6:30pm – 7:30pm
East Bay Jewish Community Campus, 5957 Chabot Road, Oakland
Novelist Helene Wecker reads from the final book of her Golem and the Jinni trilogy and talks about writing historical fantasy, with a book signing after.
More about JCC East Bay and Litquake Present: Helene Wecker (opens in a new tab)All day
Athletic Playground, 4770 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville
A playful contact-dance session for families that uses games and guided movement to practice trust, balance and respect. No experience needed.
More about KAVOD: Contact Dance for Families (opens in a new tab)10am – 11:30am
Etz Chayim, Palo Alto 4161 Alma St. Palo Alto CA 94306
Get to know other Peninsula families with little ones and celebrate with music and play. (0-5 years) (New Parents) (Jewish Parenting).
More about Family Fun Time with JBN and Etz Chayim (opens in a new tab)8:30am – 7:30pm
Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
At a moment when questions of Jewish power, vulnerability, belonging and responsibility are impossible to avoid, the Z3 Conference creates a Jewish public square where we don’t just discuss them, we claim them.
More about Z3 Conference 2026 (opens in a new tab)4:30pm – 6:30pm
East Bay Jewish Community Campus, 5957 Chabot Road, Oakland
Opening session of an intergenerational program that pairs teens with seniors for shared Jewish learning; this first meeting is a pickle-making session.
More about Better Together (opens in a new tab)1pm
Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince Street, Berkeley
A commuter Shabbat retreat on Jewish spirituality and the elder years, opening with an afternoon in Tilden Park and running through Saturday.
More about Elders Shabbaton with Adamah SF and Chochmat HaLev (opens in a new tab)