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
Tuesday | May 12
“Psychedelics: Support at the End-of-Life and with the Grief that Follows”—Sinai Memorial and the Jewish Association for Death Education present a conversation on the emerging role of psychedelics and end-of-life support. At Manny’s, 3092 16th St., S.F. 6 p.m. $18-$37.
Wednesday | May 13
Jewish Heritage Night with the Golden State Valkyries—Celebrate S.F. Jewish Week with a basketball game vs. Chicago Sky with pre-game activities, food by Boichik Bagels and a custom T-shirt. First 180 tickets get to watch the courtside shoot-around. Presented by Afikomen Judaica and Value Culture. At Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, S.F. 6 p.m. gathering, 7 p.m. tip-off. $40-$50 using “Valkyries Jewish” promotional link.
NORTH BAY
Wednesday | May 13
“‘Mother’s Milk,’ Care and Relationships” — Authors Deena Aranoff and Elissa Strauss discuss their new books and the theme of Mother’s Day and caregiving. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 6-7:30 p.m. Free.
Sunday | May 24
“Eve was the First Foodie”—Rabbi Jhos Singer leads a meal inspired by Jewish texts. Food prepared by Chef Aliza Grayevsky Somekh, founder of Israeli catering company Bishulim SF. Sonoma Wine Shop & La Bodega Kitchen, 2295 Gravenstein Highway South, Sebastopol. 4:30 p.m. $98, $118 with wine pairing. (Also, at Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos in the South Bay. 6:30 p.m Friday, May 15. $98.)
EAST BAY
Sunday | May 17
“Baskets & Bikkurim”—Prepare for Shavuot with this pine needle basket-weaving workshop for young adults (21-36) to hold bikkurim (offerings). At Urban Adamah, 1151 Sixth St., Berkeley. 2-6 p.m. Sliding scale, $15-$25.
Saturday | May 23
Adam Mansbach—In conversation with Peggy Orenstein on his new book, “Go the F*ck to College.” At Mrs. Dalloway’s, 2904 College Ave., Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free.
PENINSULA/SOUTH BAY
Wednesday | May 6
New Horizons for Israel: Beth Am Welcomes Nadav Tamir—The executive director of J Street will discuss his thoughts on the future of Israel and a path to a negotiated two-state solution. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Rd, Los Altos Hills. 7 p.m. Registration required.
Wednesday | May 13
A Conversation with Gary Shteyngart—The New York Times best-selling author talks about the absurdities and realities of Soviet and post-Soviet life. Followed by book signing. At Stanford Humanities Center, Levinthal Hall, 424 Santa Teresa St, Stanford. 6 p.m Free with registration.