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
Friday | June 26
“Trans March Shabbat” — Shabbat ritual and BYO picnic before cheering at transgender march for Pride Month. Co-sponsored by Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, Base Bay Area, Or Shalom Jewish Community and Keshet. At Dolores Park, Dolores and 19th streets, S.F. 5-6 p.m. Free.
Sunday | June 28
S.F. Pride Parade — Walk or ride on Congregation 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.
NORTH BAY
Friday | July 10
“Shabbat Under the Stars” — Chabad of Sonoma Valley’s annual Shabbat celebration with guest Cantor Chaim Freund of Toronto. Dinner with kosher wine provided. At Krug estate, 2800 Main St., St. Helena. 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. $54.
Saturday | July 11
Wayne Feinstein — Author and former head of the S.F.-based Jewish Federation discusses his novel “Turning.” At Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 1 p.m. Free.
EAST BAY
Friday | July 10
“Shabliss” — Kabbalat Shabbat service with meditation led by guest Rabbi Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks with his “Torah of Awakening” framework. Followed by dinner. At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 6-9 p.m. $25, $12.50 children.
Saturday | July 18
How to Enter a Room and Be of Service — Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan presents this talk subtitled “A Guide for the Comforter of the Sick and Bereaved.” At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 1:15-2:15 p.m. Free.
PENINSULA/SOUTH BAY
Monday | June 29
“When You Have Gathered: Israel in Papercuts” — Art reception and gallery tour viewing Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik’s papercuts displaying Jewish storytelling and landscapes. Refreshments provided. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 5:30 p.m. Free.
Monday | July 6
Book Club: “Heart of a Stranger” — Rabbi Laurie Matzkin leads a discussion of Rabbi Angela Buchdahl’s book describing her journey as the first Asian American to be ordained as a rabbi. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free.