June marks National LGBTQ Pride Month, and Bay Area Jewish organizations are celebrating with a vibrant assortment of events. They range from Pride-focused Shabbat services to kid-friendly activities to curated peeks into the lived realities of queer Jews across decades.
The month culminates with the 56th annual San Francisco Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28. Whether you want to march along Market Street or cheer from the sidelines, Jewish groups are looking for participants. Other Bay Area cities, including Oakland and San Jose, will host Pride parades later in the summer and autumn.
Is your organization offering an event for Pride? Let us know at [email protected].
Friday | June 5
Pride Shabbat — Congregation Rodef Sholom’s celebration with family program, potluck dinner and piano bar singalong. Wear colorful attire and bring nondairy side dish to share. At 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. Virtual option. 5 p.m. Free.
Pride Shabbat Service — Congregation Sherith Israel celebrates Pride. At 2266 California St., S.F. 6-8 p.m. Free.
Trans Celebration Shabbat — Religious service with Pride theme. At Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, 290 Dolores St., S.F. Virtual option. 7:30 p.m. Free.
Saturday | June 6
Pride Shabbat Morning Service — Congregation Beth El celebrates Pride. At 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. Virtual option. 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free.
Pride Month Morning Service — Pray and celebrate Pride with Congregation Emanu-El. At 2 Lake St. Virtual option. 9:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Free.
Sunday | June 7
“Rainbows, Puppets and Pride” — Families with young children are invited to celebrate Pride. Presented by Jewish Baby Network and Sha’ar Zahav. At Dolores Park, Dolores and 19th streets, S.F. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free.
Tuesday | June 9
“Sound Journey: Frequencies of Pride” — Take a sound bath in community to celebrate Pride Month. At JCCSF, 3200 California St. 7-8:30 p.m. $25-$30.
Friday | June 12
“Kabbalat Shabbat: Pride Edition” — Service with Pride theme. Hosted by Urban Adamah, 1151 Sixth St., Berkeley. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.
“Journeys of Hope” — Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings discusses the current fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Part of Sha’ar Zahav’s monthly Trans Justice Friday series. At 290 Dolores St., S.F. Virtual option. 6-7:15 p.m. Free.
Pride Shabbat Service — Pray and celebrate Pride with Emanu-El. At 2 Lake St. Virtual option. 6 p.m. Free.
Pride Happy Hour — Hosted by Rabbi Noah Westreich and Jewish drag queen Ms. Gefilte Fish. At Emanu-El, 2 Lake St. 7 p.m. Free.
Pride Late Shabbat — Emanu-El’s young adult service and Pride celebration. Taco bar after the service. At 2 Lake St., S.F. 8-11 p.m. Free.
“Fri-J: Pride” — Decorate rainbow-colored treats, celebrate Pride and sign up to march with the Peninsula JCC in the June 13 San Mateo County Pride Parade. At 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 10 a.m.-noon. Free.
Pride Shabbat Shmooze — Celebrate with live music and light snacks. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 4-5:15 p.m. Free.
Saturday | June 13
San Mateo County Pride Celebration and Parade — March with Peninsula JCC’s contingent in the county’s 14th annual parade. At San Mateo Central Park, 50 E. 5th Ave., San Mateo. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Sunday | June 14
Pride Family Festival — JCCSF’s Pride event features a kid-friendly drag show, hands-on crafts and activities. Say hello to J. at our table. At JCCSF, 3200 California St. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free.
Friday | June 19
“Our Queer History” — Sha’ar Zahav presents its new archive of 49 years of the congregation’s history. At 290 Dolores St., S.F. Virtual option. 6-7:15 p.m. Free.
Shir Joy Pride Shabbat — Join a celebratory service for Pride. At Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek. 7:30-9 p.m. Free.
Friday | June 26
“Trans March Shabbat” — Shabbat ritual and BYO picnic before cheering at transgender march for Pride. At Dolores Park, Dolores and 19th streets, S.F. 5-6 p.m. Free.
Art with Karen Erlichman — Hands-on art workshop with Pride theme. Supplies provided. At Sha’ar Zahav, 290 Dolores St., S.F. 6:15-7 p.m. Free.
Pride Shabbat — Sha’ar Zahav’s service celebrating Pride. At 290 Dolores St., S.F. Virtual option. 7:30-9 p.m. Free.
Sunday | June 28
S.F. Pride Parade — Walk or ride on Sha’ar Zahav’s bus with the multifaith group United in Spirit or join the Jewish contingent through the Jewish Community Relations Council Bay Area. Meetup details vary.