12:15pm – 2:30pm
Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Avenue, Palo Alto
Jerusalem Education Institute founder Charlotte Korchak leads a teen Q&A lunch on Israel, followed by an adult Shabbat talk on modern antisemitism from right and left.
More about Shabbat with Guest Speaker Charlotte Korchak (opens in a new tab)7pm – 8:30pm
Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Avenue, Palo Alto
Virginia-based Trio Sefardi performs traditional Sephardic songs from the Balkans, Turkey and North Africa, including repertoire learned from Flory Jagoda.
More about Trio Sefardi Concert (opens in a new tab)1:15pm – 2:15pm
Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Avenue, Palo Alto (Sanctuary)
Rabbi Doron Rubin, CEO of Israel's Masorti movement, gives a post-service briefing on Masorti Jewish life in Israel.
More about Shabbat Shiur with Rabbi Doron Rubin (opens in a new tab)7:30pm – 8:30pm
Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Avenue, Palo Alto (Community Room)
A post-election wrap-up with Rabbi David Booth on Israel's emerging coalition math and how the US midterms may affect Israel.
More about Israeli Election Briefings with Rabbi Booth (opens in a new tab)1:15pm – 2:15pm
Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Avenue, Palo Alto
Rabbi Booth explores classical Jewish teachings on disagreement and guides structured listening across differing views on Israel. In person only.
More about Disagreements for Heaven's Sake: Israel (opens in a new tab)9:30am – 4pm
Ecumenical Hunger Program, 2411 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto
Volunteer shifts sorting food, packing kits and staffing the produce line at the Ecumenical Hunger Program during the Thanksgiving season. Limited spots; signup closes Oct. 28.
More about Volunteering with Kol Isha (opens in a new tab)