Jewish Baby Network and Rabbi Katie Mizrahi of Or Shalom Jewish Community host Passover celebration with songs, crafts, dancing, snacking and shmoozing. Single-serve snacks and drinks provided. Masks required for 2 and up.
Kehillah Jewish High School’s theater department presents a musical comedy about a grown-up Wednesday Addams and the wackiness that ensues when she introduces her “normal” boyfriend and his parents to her family. Through April 7. Times vary.
Gerry Tenney discusses the roots of klezmer music and Yiddish culture, followed by an informal concert by San Francisco Yiddish Combo.
Panel discussion on the documentary about a groundbreaking summer camp for teens with disabilities, and how some of its campers and counselors in the 1970s went on to become activists. With four people who were featured in the film. Presented by Sha'ar Zahav's Disability and Accessibility and Social Action Committees.
Cartoonist Ken Krimstein discusses his book, in which he illustrated six stories from a 1939 Vilna-based teen autobiography contest, which was canceled when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Presented by Jewish Community Library, Workers Circle/Arbeter Ring of NorCal, Cartoon Art Museum and KlezCalifornia. 2-3 p.m. Free.
Workshop exploring the meaning/origin of some of the holiday’s common (and not so common) words and phrases, including the existence of a Hebrew word for “pyramid” and the linguistic line between “slavery” and “work” No Hebrew proficiency necessary. Presented by Congregation Beth Jacob. Registration required.
Jewish Baby Network and Congregation Beth Jacob present a pre-Passover event with songs, crafts and ideas for a great seder with little ones.
Congregation Beth Am and Keshet present a brainstorming workshop that will consider specific steps for becoming better allies to the LGBTQ community, and evaluating the impact of biases around gender and sexual orientation, using pronouns properly and fighting homophobia/transphobia. Register by April 1.
S.F. congregation continues its centennial celebration with a talk about its 13-year-old campus and building, its unique design, and the costs and decisions behind it. Followed by Q&A and in-person campus/building tour at Beth Sholom. Registration required.
Joshua M. Greene discusses his book on Wilzig’s astonishing journey from Auschwitz survivor to Nazi hunter to penniless American immigrant to Wall Street legend. Under One Tent event. Sponsored by Contra Costa JCC and Congregation B'nai Shalom.
Kehilla Community Synagogue and Synagogues Rising present discussion with thought leaders and activists Aurora Levins Morales, Naomi Ortiz and Adrienne Maree Brown on the core principles of sustainable activism.
Los Gatos Interfaith Clergy Association presents a seder that integrates contemporary struggles to protect one another’s freedoms. Includes symbolic foods and dinner. Co-led by Cantor Devorah Felder-Levy of Congregation Shir Hadash and Rev. Ricardo Avila of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Donations suggested, registration required.