So much happens in our community every day that it can be hard to sift through all of the events. We’re highlighting a few upcoming events, in every corner of the Jewish Bay Area, to get you started. You can find many more in J.’s online calendar. If you have a community event you’d like to share, go to J.’s “submit a calendar event” page.
SAN FRANCISCO
Wednesday | February 11
“The Futurists: Artists You May Not Agree With” — Art museum docent Charlie Goldberg speaks about early 20th century artists in the futurist movement, which was tied to fascism in Italy. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St. 1-2 p.m. Free.
Thursday | February 12
“Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew” — Emmanuel Acho speaks about his new book, co-authored with Noa Tishby, investigating antisemitic tropes and stereotypes, a followup to Acho’s “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man.” At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $21, $40 includes signed book.
NORTH BAY
Sunday | February 15
Torah Yoga Day Retreat — Afternoon of yoga, Torah study, sound bathing and kosher snacks led by Diane Bloomfield of Torah Yoga. Presented by Congregation Beth Shalom. At Napa Valley Yoga Center, 1115 Jordan Lane, Napa. 12-5 p.m. $100.
Saturday | February 28
A Night at the Cabaret — Fundraiser featuring live music by Max Bonick Trio, Radio Bobcat, Shane Soldinger and Gordon Lustig, plus wine and food. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 1455 Elm St., Napa. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $125 CBS members, $136 nonmembers. Child care available.
EAST BAY
Sunday | February 22
Community, Challah and Reproductive Rights — Discuss reproductive rights in community with Tri-Valley Cultural Jews. Location in Livermore provided with RSVP: Email [email protected] or call (925) 399-8029. 2 p.m. $15 non-members suggested donation. trivalleyculturaljews.org
Tuesday | February 24
“Defining Judaism” — Leora Batnitzky, professor of religion at Princeton, speaks at 17th Annual Robbins Collection Lecture in Jewish Law, Thought and Identity in this lecture subtitled “Religion, Law, Nation, and Our Current Moment.” Presented by the Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies. At UC Berkeley Law Building, specific location shared after registration. 6-7:30 p.m. Free.
PENINSULA/SOUTH BAY
Thursday | February 19
“For Such a Time as This” — Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, senior rabbi of Manhattan’s Park Avenue Synagogue, in conversation with Barry Finestone, CEO of Jim Joseph Foundation. Presented by Z3 Project. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7:30-9 p.m. $25.
Saturday | February 21
“Do the Right Thing” — A show presented by The Braid, a Jewish storytelling organization, highlighting true stories about choosing to do the right thing, or not. At Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Ave., Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. Also Feb. 22 at Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos, 2 p.m. $45 general, $20 students and young professionals.