12:30pm – 2pm
Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California Street, San Francisco
A lunchtime talk with memoirist Yuliya Patsay on how food carries Jewish identity and family memory.
More about Nosh 'n Schmooze with Yuliya Patsay (opens in a new tab)
6:30pm
Peninsula Temple Sholom, 1655 Sebastian Drive, Burlingame
Civil rights icons Elizabeth Eckford and Minnijean Brown Trickey recount desegregating Little Rock's high school in 1957, presented with the Sojourn Project.
More about An Evening With the Women of The Little Rock Nine (opens in a new tab)
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)
7pm – 8pm
Beit Kehillah, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Jonathan Jacoby of the Nexus Project discusses countering antisemitism while defending democracy and free speech.
More about Fighting Antisemitism While Protecting Democracy and Free Speech (opens in a new tab)
3:30pm
Montclair Presbyterian Church, 5701 Thornhill Dr, Oakland
Israeli author Maya Savir discusses her book on what Israelis and Palestinians might learn from reconciliation efforts in South Africa and Rwanda.
More about Faith Trio Book Event – “On Reconciliation” (opens in a new tab)
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)
10:30am – 12pm
Congregation Beth Chaim, 1800 Holbrook Drive, Danville
Opening session of a multi-week class on modern Jewish political thought, starting with emancipation and the rise of political Zionism.
More about Session 1: Politics: Emancipation & Political Zionism (opens in a new tab)1pm – 4pm
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
J Street launches its new policy center with brunch and talks on U.S. foreign policy from policymakers and analysts.
More about The Gallanter–Winograd Policy Center Launch (opens in a new tab)
2pm – 3:30pm
Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga (Social Hall)
Author Zalman Newfield describes growing up in Crown Heights' Chabad community and how reading, travel and education led him to leave Hasidism.
More about Hazak Presents: Brooklyn Odyssey—My Journey out of Hasidism (opens in a new tab)3pm – 5pm
Sanctuary, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Educator Charlotte Korchak tackles common misconceptions about Israel and Zionism and how to answer them, with open Q&A.
More about Fallacies About Israel, Zionism, and the Jews — and How to Respond (opens in a new tab)
6:30pm
Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince Street, Berkeley
Opening gathering of a monthly series for men and masc-identifying people: the moon-blessing ritual, a bonfire, short teaching, food and discussion; series registration required.
More about Kiddush Levana (Bless the Moon) 5787 (opens in a new tab)
5:30pm
Los Gatos, CA
First session of IAC's season-long teen program on entrepreneurship, AI tools and pitching ideas, tied to Israeli identity.
More about EITANIM – Middle School – Los Gatos (opens in a new tab)5:30pm
Los Gatos, CA
First session of IAC's high-school leadership program, where teens build startup-style projects and pitch them.
More about EITANIM – High School – Los Gatos (opens in a new tab)
6pm – 8pm
Temple Isaiah, 945 Risa Road, Lafayette
A panel with Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, JCRC Bay Area and faith leaders on California's Safe Worship Zone Act, moderated by ADL; reception precedes the program.
More about Sacred Space, Safe Space Event: Temple Isaiah and ADL (opens in a new tab)7pm – 9pm
Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Avenue, Piedmont
First session of a seven-week, in-person course with Rabbi SAM Luckey on Jewish practice and life; open to all, with registration for the full series required.
More about Essentials of Judaism (opens in a new tab)
6:30pm – 8pm
Congregation Beth Sholom, 301 14th Avenue, San Francisco
SF State professor Eran Kaplan explains how Israel's elections and coalition-building work, surveys the parties in the coming vote and what is at stake.
More about The Upcoming Israeli Election with Eran Kaplan (opens in a new tab)7pm – 8:15pm
Temple Isaiah (Oneg Room), 945 Risa Road, Lafayette
Contra Costa's Registrar of Voters talks about election transparency and ballot access ahead of the midterms, with reflection on voting and democracy in Jewish life.
More about Just Act: Protecting Our Elections with Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder Kristin B. Connelly (opens in a new tab)
7pm – 8:30pm
Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake Street, San Francisco
Israeli journalist Haviv Rettig Gur joins Senior Rabbi Ryan Bauer for an open conversation about Israeli politics and current questions.
More about An Evening with Haviv Rettig Gur (opens in a new tab)
11am – 12:30pm
Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC), 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
In this six-week exploratory course, we’ll dive into the BIG questions around God and God’s relationship to Humankind.
More about OMG, Can You Believe?! (Melton Learning) (opens in a new tab)
7pm – 9pm
Urban Adamah, 1151 Sixth Street, Berkeley
Next-level Hebrew lettering class covering several fonts and composition skills, for people with some prior lettering experience. Sliding scale.
More about Intermediate Hebrew Lettering Workshop (opens in a new tab)
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Congregation B'nai Tikvah, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek
A free Friday evening Shabbat service led by Rabbi Jennie Chabon, featuring a talk by poet and scholar-in-residence Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer.
More about Shabbat Service with Rabbi Chabon and talk by Scholar in Residence with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer (opens in a new tab)
9:30am – 12pm
Temple Beth Abraham (Sanctuary), 327 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
Shabbat morning services featuring a guest talk by Israeli professional soccer player Leo Krupnik, followed by Kiddush.
More about Shabbat Services: Guest Speaker, Leo Krupnik Israeli Professional Soccer Player (opens in a new tab)10:30am – 12pm
Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga (Beit Midrash)
San Jose resident Anastasia Torres-Gil recounts being in Israel under rocket fire and the resilience she encountered there.
More about Experiencing Israel During War (opens in a new tab)
12pm – 1:30pm
Sanctuary, Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit Street, Oakland
Leaders of three local grassroots groups talk about their work against antisemitism and how to get involved. Pizza is available for a fee.
More about Forum on Antisemitism - Local Grassroots Activists Report (opens in a new tab)
1:30pm – 3pm
Baylands, Palo Alto
A reflective walk-and-learn with Rabbi Zelony at the Palo Alto Baylands, contemplating the month of Cheshvan.
More about Stroll N' Study w/ Rabbi Zelony (opens in a new tab)2pm – 3pm
Albers Chapel, Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit Street, Oakland
Eric Beck Rubin talks with Stewart Florsheim about his novel Ten Clear Days, about a Holocaust survivor weighing medical aid in dying.
More about A Conversation with Author Eric Beck Rubin (opens in a new tab)2:30pm – 5:30pm
Urban Adamah, 1151 Sixth Street, Berkeley
Hands-on workshop on identifying local oaks and turning acorns into food (foraging, leaching tannins and cooking), with notes on oaks in Jewish tradition.
More about Acorn Processing and the Sacred Oak (opens in a new tab)
12pm – 2pm
Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Suite 201, Los Gatos
A supportive writing workshop. Loss takes many forms – losing a loved one, ending a friendship, or leaving behind a home or homeland.
More about The Language of Grief and Loss (opens in a new tab)4:30pm
Urban Adamah, 1151 Sixth Street, Berkeley
First session of a three-week Wednesday series using the garden and Jewish teachings to reconnect with a sense of the sacred. You register for the full series.
More about Playing with Spirituality (opens in a new tab)6pm – 8pm
Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC), 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
Free AJC and Club Z workshop giving parents of middle and high schoolers practical tools for responding to antisemitism at school.
More about Empowered Parents: When Antisemitism Shows Up at School, Will You Know What to Do? (opens in a new tab)
7pm – 8:30pm
Freidenrich Conference Center (Bldg F) 4th Floor, Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
Julian Voloj and OFJCC CEO Zack Bodner talk comics, Jewish representation and the Hyphen graphic anthology, with a book signing.
More about Graphic Novelist Julian Voloj and Zack Bodner Discuss "Hyphenated Jewish Stories" (opens in a new tab)
7pm – 8:15pm
Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA
First of two sessions introducing the melodies and patterns of Torah chanting; open to all, no Hebrew needed.
More about Trope Workshop with Cantor Elaya (opens in a new tab)7pm – 8:30pm
Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave, Berkeley
Mohammad Darawshe of Givat Haviva discusses Israel after its elections and building a shared, inclusive society. Co-sponsored with Temple Sinai.
More about Jewish and Arab Partnership in Israel During a Time of Crisis (opens in a new tab)
7pm – 8:30pm
Congregation Netivot Shalom (Sanctuary), 1316 University Ave, Berkeley
Mohammad Darawshe of Givat Haviva's Center for Shared Society discusses how education, civic engagement and community-building can strengthen a shared Jewish-Arab society in Israel.
More about Jewish and Arab Partnership in Israel During a Time of Crisis, featuring Mohammad Darawshe of Givat Haviva (opens in a new tab)7:15pm
Congregation Beth Sholom, 301 14th Avenue, San Francisco
A Friday-night dinner and conversation between Rabbi Russell and Mohammad Darawshe of Givat Haviva on building a shared future for Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel. Registration required.
More about Building a Shared Society: Strengthening Arab-Jewish Relations in Israel (opens in a new tab)
12pm – 2pm
Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma Street, Palo Alto
Mohammad Darawshe of Givat Haviva's Center for Shared Society discusses Israel's post-election landscape over a catered lunch. RSVP required.
More about Lunch and Learn with Mohammad Darawshe (opens in a new tab)8:30am – 7:30pm
Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
This year's Z3 conference asks "Are we still Zionists?" A full day of talks at the OFJCC, with a teen track and a free livestream.
More about Z3 Conference 2026 (opens in a new tab)10:15am – 11:30am
Congregation B'nai Tikvah (Library), 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek
First of a free three-part class by Rabbi Emeritus Asher examining the history and record of the Reform movement.
More about The History, Successes and Deficiencies of Reform Judaism (opens in a new tab)
10:30am – 12pm
Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos
Discussion of Catherine Ostler's book about three daughters of a French Jewish family painted by Renoir.
More about Congregational Book Group (opens in a new tab)4pm – 6pm
Peninsula Temple Sholom, 1655 Sebastian Drive, Burlingame
Former PTS rabbi Irvin Ungar talks with Rabbi Feder about his memoir on reviving the legacy of anti-Nazi artist Arthur Szyk; book signing follows.
More about Rabbi Irvin Ungar in Conversation with Rabbi Dan Feder (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)10:30am
PJCC Classroom D, Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
Author Bart Charlow joins an in-person discussion of his Borscht Belt novel about memory and family legacy.
More about Book club: That Catskill Summer (opens in a new tab)
12pm – 1pm
Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley
Brown-bag lunch talk in which photographer Nancy Lee Katz's longtime partner discusses her life and work with the Magnes senior curator.
More about Behind the Scenes: Insights into Nancy Lee Katz with Michael S. Sachs (opens in a new tab)7pm – 8:30pm
Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA
In-person discussion of Molly Crabapple's book on the history of the Jewish Labor Bund in Eastern Europe.
More about Being Jewish in the Diaspora (opens in a new tab)7pm – 9pm
OFJCC Teen Lounge, Room M-121, Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
Information fair where high schoolers and families meet representatives of Israel gap-year and mechina programs.
More about OFJCC "LEAP" Year and Mechina Fair (opens in a new tab)9:30am – 12:30pm
Oshman Family JCC, Arrillaga Family Pavilion (Bldg C) 1st Floor, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
Opening session of the ICC's 19th Hebrew-language job search workshop (five sessions, Nov 5 to Dec 10), covering US resumes, networking, interviews, salary negotiation and AI tools for Israelis.
More about ICC²: Job Search Workshop Series (opens in a new tab)5pm – 6:30pm
Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley
Annual Diller Lecture by Harvard historian Derek Penslar on how the world perceived and reacted to the 1948 war, with a reception beforehand.
More about Seeing Through a Mirror: The 1948 War in the Eyes of the World (opens in a new tab)6:30pm – 8:30pm
Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California Street, San Francisco
Two rabbis discuss decision-making amid competing values and building coalitions across disagreement; reception first.
More about Living with Ambiguity: In Conversation with Rabbis Ed Feinstein and Jessica Zimmerman Graf (opens in a new tab)6:30pm – 8:30pm
Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake Street, San Francisco
Chef and author Beejhy Barhany shares her Ethiopian-Israeli story and the meaning of Sigd, followed by dishes from her cookbook.
More about Stories of Sigd: An Evening with Chef Beejhy Barhany (opens in a new tab)7pm – 8:30pm
Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA
First of two sessions studying civil rights and social justice through Jewish texts; open to all, not only civil rights trip participants.
More about Exploring Civil Rights, Social Justice, and Jewish Text with Rabbi Bekah (opens in a new tab)
11am – 12:30pm
JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
Cross borders of language, music, and tradition with Daniel Kahn in a hands-on exploration of translation, adaptation, and the possibilities of modern Yiddish song.
More about Workshop – Yiddish Song Smuggling, with Daniel Kahn (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)1:30pm – 2:30pm
Chapel, Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City
Israeli educator Amit Meir speaks about Adam V'Adama, his network of agricultural high schools combining farming, leadership and Zionist values.
More about Speaker: Amit Meir – Founder and CEO of Adam V’Adama (opens in a new tab)10:15am – 11:45am
Congregation B'nai Tikvah, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek
A free talk by Hadassah regional president Karen Bloom on Hadassah Medical Organization's innovations and stories from its Youth Aliyah villages.
More about Lifechanging Stories of Innovation and Impact: How Hadassah is Saving Lives and Nurturing Futures by Karen Bloom (opens in a new tab)2pm – 4pm
Beit Kehillah, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Workshop with author Barbara Kivowitz for caregivers and those receiving care, on coping together with chronic illness.
More about Love in the Time of Chronic Illness: Helping Patients and Caregivers Cope with Illness (opens in a new tab)1pm – 2:30pm
JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
Rock historian Richie Unterberger presents and discusses rare film clips of the 1960s band Cream.
More about Cream: The Legendary Reign of the Original Rock Supergroup (opens in a new tab)2pm – 3pm
PJCC Boardroom, Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
Artist and author Wanda Peretz presents an illustrated talk on the painted wooden synagogues of Eastern Europe and the art they inspired.
More about Food for Thought: Drawn Together, How Art Connects through Time and Space (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)6pm – 8:30pm
Urban Adamah, 1151 Sixth Street, Berkeley
Make elderberry syrup from berries grown on the farm and a jar of fire cider tonic, and take both home for winter.
More about Elderberry & Fire Cider Workshop (opens in a new tab)7:30pm – 9pm
Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga (Beit T'Fillah)
Former IDF lone soldier Ira Kohler speaks about serving with the Paratroopers in Gaza before, during and after October 7.
More about Once a Paratrooper: The Story of a Lone Soldier in the Gaza War (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 – 11:30am
Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake Street, San Francisco
First session of a two-part workshop building skills for respectful conversations across political differences, with a focus on Israel.
More about Resetting the Table Workshop - Part 1 of 2 (opens in a new tab)11am – 5pm
Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley
A day of art, readings, dance, film and music by LABA Bay Area fellows responding to Jewish texts on the theme of names, plus text study.
More about LABA Live: NAME (opens in a new tab)7:30pm – 9pm
Oshman Family JCC Building F 4th Floor, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
Hebrew lecture by food researcher and engineer Dr. Shai Shemesh on the kitchen of the future, including 3D food printing and how technology may change cooking and eating.
More about מה אוכלים מחר? - על המטבח העתידי והדפסת תלת מימד של מזון (opens in a new tab)11am – 1pm
Freidenrich Conference Center (Bldg F) 4th Floor, Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
Hebrew-language talk by Rania Dean introducing Druze history, culture, traditions and ties to Israel.
More about Tzavta Club | Learning about the Druze community | with Rania Dean (opens in a new tab)6pm – 8pm
JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
Turn inspiration from the gallery into something of your own!
More about Papercut Workshop: Tradition Takes Shape (opens in a new tab)2pm – 5pm
Beit Kehillah, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Documentary about a Jewish lawyer's 1920s libel suit against Henry Ford, followed by discussion led by law professor Michael Asimow.
More about Jewish Film Series Presents: “Sapiro v. Ford: The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford” (opens in a new tab)3pm – 5pm
JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
Get your hands in the clay and make your own ceramic menorah for Hanukkah!
More about Handmade for Hanukkah: Menorah Ceramic Workshop (opens in a new tab)3pm – 4:15pm
Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley
Workshop with LABA scholar Tova Birnbaum on the meaning of names in Torah, followed by a name game with prizes in the gallery.
More about NAME GAME: Pre-show Workshop (opens in a new tab)7:30pm – 9pm
Beit Kehillah, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Stanford professors Mark Jacobson and Rob Jackson discuss renewable energy and what individuals can do about climate change.
More about Beth Am Welcomes Guest Speakers Mark Jacobson and Rob Jackson of Stanford University (opens in a new tab)7pm – 8:30pm
Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma Street, Palo Alto
Maya Bronicki returns to talk with parents and other adults about Jewish pride, awareness and advocacy, part of a fall series on Israel and antisemitism.
More about A Conversation with Maya Bronicki (opens in a new tab)5:30pm – 7pm
Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley
Senior Curator Alissa Schapiro lectures on photographer Ilse Bing, whose career was upended by the Holocaust, and her portrait by Nancy Lee Katz.
More about Ilse Bing: From Jewish Avant-Garde Photographer to Nancy Lee Katz’s Most Complicated Sitter (opens in a new tab)
6:30pm – 8:30pm
San Francisco
An invitation-only evening gathering for AIPAC's San Francisco leadership community.
More about AIPAC San Francisco Leadership Event (opens in a new tab)2pm – 2:30pm
Fischer Library, Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit Street, Oakland
A short Hanukkah talk that answers one of the questions people ask most often about the holiday.
More about The Second-Most-Often Question Asked About Hanukkah (opens in a new tab)6:45pm – 8:15pm
Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos
Course session exploring Lilith, witches and demons in Jewish texts from the Bible to modern retellings.
More about Adult Ed: Witches and Female Demonic Figures in Jewish Culture (opens in a new tab)12pm – 1:30pm
PJCC Boardroom, Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
Learn about the unique architectural artistry and cultural significance of the famed wooden synagogues in Poland (destroyed in WWII) and the remarkable dedication of the preeminent architectural historians Maria and…
More about Chai Society Salon & Luncheon: The Wooden Synagogues of Poland with Shana Penn (opens in a new tab)7pm – 8:30pm
Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake Street, San Francisco
A Palestinian and an Israeli peace activist discuss their co-authored book and their partnership, co-presented with New Israel Fund.
More about The Future Is Peace: An Evening With Authors Aziz Abu Sarah & Maoz Inon (opens in a new tab)8:30am – 5:30pm
Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC), 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
Divorce & Discovery will be hosting a day of healing, connection, laughter, and Jewish wisdom designed especially for adults who are divorced or in the process of divorce.
More about Divorce & Discovery: One Day Retreat to the PJCC (opens in a new tab)10:15am – 12pm
Congregation B'nai Tikvah, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek
Cornell food science professor emeritus Joe Regenstein reviews kosher basics and recounts certifying Nabisco's cookie line and Cornell's dairy plant; free.
More about Helping Them Go Kosher: Nabisco Cookies and Cornell University's Dairy Plant – Two special projects in my own Kosher Journey (opens in a new tab)6pm – 8pm
JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
Gather by candlelight for a shared tarot reading, Jewish mystical reflection, and a little mystery with Heather Cohen.
More about Tarot & Ritual by Candlelight: A Jewish Mystical Workshop (opens in a new tab)11am – 1pm
Freidenrich Conference Center (Bldg F) 4th Floor, Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
Tzavta Club lecture in Hebrew by Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologist Dr. Amit Re'em on the search for King David's tomb and the archaeology of Jerusalem.
More about Tzavta Club | Mysteries, Adventures, Ancient Legends & Modern Science: The Archaeology of Jerusalem Revealed (opens in a new tab)9:30am – 4:30pm
Palo Alto (Oshman Family JCC program; room not stated)
First session of Gvanim 17, an ICC program for a small group of Bay Area Israelis exploring Israeli-Jewish identity and Jewish life abroad, running January to April 2027.
More about ICC Gvanim 17 (opens in a new tab)
Save the date · details to follow
San Francisco
JCRC's annual community freedom seder, San Francisco edition. Announced at the ICC Annual Community Roundtable (Oct 13, 2026); details to follow.