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 here, 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
Sunday | March 15
JCRC Bay Area’s San Francisco Freedom Seder — Hosted by S.F. City Attorney David Chiu and Congregation Beth Sholom Rabbi Amanda Russell. Organized by Jewish Community Relations Council Bay Area. At Fort Mason Center, Gateway Pavilion, Pier 2, S.F. 5-7:30 p.m. $96.
Miriam’s Seder — Passover seder inspired by Miriam the prophet. For female and nonbinary-identifying adults and kids (third grade and up), plus nursing infants. At Peninsula Sinai Congregation, 499 Boothbay Ave., Foster City. 2-4 p.m. Members free; nonmembers $18-$36.
Tuesday | March 17
“Create Your Own Meaningful Seder” — Interactive DIY workshop with Rabbi Batshir Torro, senior Jewish educator at JCC of San Francisco. Learn how to design your own Passover seder and make different styles of haroset. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.
NORTH BAY
Sunday | March 22
“Embracing Our Neighbors: Immigrant Stories and How to Help” — Community members speak about the impact of federal immigration raids and policies affecting people’s ability to work, access health care and send their children to school. Plus concrete ways to help. At Congregation Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. 1-3 p.m. Virtual option. Free.
Fighting Antisemitism in the Bay Area — Maya Bronicki, education director for the Bay Area Jewish Coalition, discusses antisemitism in schools and ways to respond through the political system. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 10-11:30 a.m. Free.
EAST BAY
Wednesday | March 18
“The Wise Parent Within Us” — Workshop with coach Elana Reinin exploring parenting styles and tools to empower families. Co-sponsored by Congregation Beth Israel in Berkeley, Beth Jacob Congregation in Oakland, JCC East Bay’s Edah program and Oakland Hebrew Day School. At 5500 Redwood Road, Oakland. 7:30-9 p.m. Free; registration required.
Sunday | March 22
¡Cantamos! Passover — Spanish and Jewish music and dancing with Verónica Freidkes from the Latin-Jewish family program Olamim, with snacks and Passover gift bags. Presented by Jewish Baby Network and JCC East Bay. Registration required, limited to 15 families. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Free.
PENINSULA/SOUTH BAY
Thursday | March 19
Women’s Seder — Oshman Family JCC Passover celebration for women with vegetarian kosher-style dinner, storytelling and music. At OFJCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $36. Registration closes March 16 at 3 p.m.
Sunday | March 22
JCRC Bay Area’s Freedom Seder Silicon Valley — Hosted by state Sen. Josh Becker, state Assemblymembers Marc Berman and Patrick Ahrens and Santa Clara County Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga. Organized by Jewish Community Relations Council Bay Area. At Villa Ragusa, 35 S. Second St., Campbell, 5 p.m. $54.