2pm
David
South Bay AMC 14, โ700 El Paseo de Saratoga, โSan Jose
Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival screening of David, an animated PG-rated feature retelling the biblical story of the young shepherd David and Goliath.
SundayOctober 18Today
2pm โ 3:30pm
Hazak Presents: Brooklyn OdysseyโMy Journey out of Hasidism
South Bay Congregation Beth David, โ19700 Prospect Road, โSaratoga (Social Hall)
Hazak program where author Zalman Newfield discusses his memoir Brooklyn Odyssey, about growing up in the Chabad-Lubavitch community and how reading, travel and education led him to leave Hasidism.
3pm โ 5pm
PACT: Voting is Sacred
South Bay San Jose Municipal Rose Garden, โ1649 Naglee Ave, โSan Jose
A nonpartisan multifaith gathering hosted with PACT affirming the importance of voting; attendees are invited to bring their completed early ballots.
4pm โ 7pm
Bocce and Dinner at Campo di Boccee
South Bay Campo Di Bocce, โ565 University Avenue, โLos Gatos
Join Beth David Menโs Club at Campo di Bocce for drinks and an early dinner beginning at 4:00 p.m., followed by bocce court time starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 16.
4:30pm
Sapiro v. Ford: The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford
South Bay AMC 14, โ700 El Paseo de Saratoga, โSan Jose
Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival screening of a documentary on lawyer Aaron Sapiro's 1920s libel suit against Henry Ford over his antisemitic newspaper.
7pm โ 10pm
OFF SITE: "Franz" Screening
South Bay AMC Saratoga 14, โ700 El Paseo de Saratoga, โSan Jose
Off-site screening of the film Franz as part of the Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival, followed by a discussion moderated by Rabbi Rafi of Congregation Shir Hadash.
MondayOctober 19Tomorrow
5:30pm
EITANIM โ High School โ Los Gatos
South Bay Los Gatos, โCA
First session of the Israeli American Council's Los Gatos EITANIM program, a five-month course where high-school students work in teams on real-world problems and pitch startup-style projects.
5:30pm
EITANIM โ Middle School โ Los Gatos
South Bay Los Gatos, โCA
Five-month Eitanim program (Oct 2026โMar 2027) in Los Gatos by IAC for middle schoolers: teams research markets, build prototypes with AI tools and pitch solutions to real-world challenges.
TuesdayOctober 20
9:30am โ 11am
Sensory and Art with Pumpkins
South Bay Congregation Shir Hadash, โ20 Cherry Blossom Lane, โLos Gatos
Messy, hands-on pumpkin sensory and art play at Shir Hadash's Lev & Learn Family Center for children ages 0-3 and their grown-ups; siblings welcome.
2pm โ 3:30pm
Project Zug: Shabbat Rituals (IN-PERSON)
South Bay Congregation Shir Hadash, โ20 Cherry Blossom Lane, โLos Gatos
Learn with us! Interested in joining this Project Zug study group?
WednesdayOctober 21
5pm โ 7pm
The Schmooze
South Bay Loma Brewing Company, โ130 N Santa Cruz Ave, โLos Gatos
Inaugural networking event by Jewish Silicon Valley's Elevate Leadership Initiative at Loma Brewing in Los Gatos, connecting emerging business leaders with established community changemakers.
6pm
Building Bridges: Understanding Jewish Idenity and Confronting Antisemitism
South Bay Addison-Penzak JCC, โ14855 Oka Road, โSuite 201, โLos Gatos
Jewish Silicon Valley community event at the Addison-Penzak JCC on understanding Jewish identity and confronting antisemitism; open to young adults, adults and seniors.
SaturdayOctober 24
10am โ 11am
Alternative Shabbat Sessions: Hasidic Teachings and Mindfulness (series)
South Bay Congregation Beth David (Beit Midrash), โ19700 Prospect Rd, โSaratoga
Rabbi Hugh Seid-Valencia leads study of early Hasidic teachings on the weekly Torah portion combined with mindfulness meditation. First of three sessions (Oct 24, Nov 21, Dec 19).
12:45pm โ 2pm
The Former Prophets
South Bay Congregation Beth David, โ19700 Prospect Road, โSaratoga
with Rabbi Roller. Discover the most exciting biblical stories you have never heard before! We will be going through the Neviโim Rishonim (Former Prophets) from Joshua through Kings.
6:30pm
Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls
South Bay AMC 14, โ700 El Paseo de Saratoga, โSan Jose
Documentary on Woody Guthrie's Jewish connections, especially his bond with his mother-in-law, Yiddish poet Aliza Greenblatt.
8pm โ 9:30pm
Roy Dahan: Live Piano Concert
South Bay Addison-Penzak JCC, โ14855 Oka Road, โSuite 201, โLos Gatos
Israeli pianist and singer-songwriter Roy Dahan plays original songs from his four albums in a one-night concert.
8:30pm
The Road Between Us
South Bay AMC 14, โ700 El Paseo de Saratoga, โSan Jose
Barry Avrich's documentary follows retired general Noam Tibon's October 7 drive across southern Israel to rescue his son's family.
SundayOctober 25
9:30am โ 11am
Project Zug: Being a Jewish Parent
South Bay Congregation Shir Hadash, โ20 Cherry Blossom Lane, โLos Gatos
Learn with us! Interested in joining this Project Zug study group?
10am โ 11:15am
ืืืงืจ ืฉื ืงืคื | ืกืื ืช ืงืคื
South Bay ืืฉืืื ื, โ1247 S Mary Ave, โSunnyvale
ืืืงืจ ืฉื ืืขืืืืช ืงืคื ืืืฆื ืืืคื ืืืชื ืงืืืื ืืกืื, ืืื ืืื ืืืจืฆืืช ืืืจืืช, ืขื ืคืื ืืงืื ืืกืืคืืจืื ืขื ืื ืฉืขืืื ืืืืืจื ืื ืืืก, ืืื ืืืืช ืืืื, ืืืงืจ ืืืชืืจื ืืขืืื ืืงืคื.
10:30am โ 12pm
Experiencing Israel During War
South Bay Congregation Beth David, โ19700 Prospect Road, โSaratoga (Beit Midrash)
San Jose resident Anastasia Torres-Gil recounts being in Israel under rocket fire and the resilience she encountered there.
MondayOctober 26
12pm โ 2pm
The Language of Grief and Loss
South Bay Addison-Penzak JCC, โ14855 Oka Road, โSuite 201, โLos Gatos
A supportive writing workshop. Loss takes many forms โ losing a loved one, ending a friendship, or leaving behind a home or homeland.
TuesdayOctober 27
7:30pm โ 9pm
JLI Course: Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You (first session)
South Bay Chabad Community Room, โ1489 S Mary Ave, โSunnyvale
Opening session of a six-week Jewish Learning Institute course on key ideas of Kabbalah, taught by Rabbi Yisroel Hecht. No background needed.
ThursdayOctober 29
6pm โ 8pm
ืกืจื ืืฉืืื ื: ืขืจื ืกืจื ืืืืืื
South Bay ืืฉืืื ื, โ1247 S Mary Ave, โSunnyvale
ืขืจื ืกืจื ืขื ืคืืคืงืืจื ืืืืืื ืืืืืื ืืื ืืืื ืขื ืืืชื ืืณ. ืืคืขื ืืงืจืื ืื ืืช The Croods.
FridayOctober 30
7pm โ 8:30pm
Rock Shabbat Service
South Bay Temple Emanu-El, โ1010 University Ave, โSan Jose
Friday-night Shabbat service with Rabbi Dana Magat, Cantor Leah Shafritz and the Rock Shabbat Band, followed by an Oneg. Registration required; also streamed online.
SundayNovember 1
10am โ 11:15am
ืฉืขืช ืกืืคืืจ: ืืืืืช ืชืืช
South Bay ืืฉืืื ื, โ1247 S Mary Ave, โSunnyvale
ืฉืขืช ืกืืคืืจ ืืขืืจืืช ืืืืืื 4โ6 ืกืืื ืืกืืคืืจ ืขื ืืืื ืืืืจืื ืืืืืืจืื.
10:30am โ 12pm
Congregational Book Group
South Bay Congregation Shir Hadash, โ20 Cherry Blossom Lane, โLos Gatos
Discussion of Catherine Ostler's book about three daughters of a French Jewish family painted by Renoir.
11am โ 2pm
Film Showing: Holding Liat
South Bay Temple Emanu-El, โ1010 University Ave, โSan Jose
Screening of the documentary about a family whose relative was taken hostage in Gaza, with a discussion led by Rabbi Magat.
11am โ 1pm
ืืกืข ืืืื ืขื ืืืื ืืืืื: ืกืืคืืจืื ืืจืชืงืื ืขื ืืกืขืืช ืืจืืื ืืขืืื
South Bay Addison-Penzak JCC, โ14855 Oka Road, โLos Gatos
ืืืคืข ืืฉืคืืชื ืืขืืจืืช ืืืืืื 6โ11 ืขื ืืืื ืืืืื, ืืืฆืจ ืืคืืืงืืกื "ืืืกืืืจืื ืืืืืื": ืกืืคืืจืื ืืืกืืืจืืื ืืจืชืงืื, ืืืืื ืืืงืื ืขืืืื ืืืื, ืืฉืืจ ืืงืืจื ืฉื ืืฆืจ ืืืื ืืืช ืืขืืจืช AI.
4pm โ 7pm
The Response screening | Sunnyvale
South Bay AMC Sunnyvale 12, โ150 East McKinley Avenue, โSunnyvale, โCA 94086
A special screening of "The Response" in Sunnyvale, California.
MondayNovember 2
4pm
The Junior Jewish Chef
South Bay Addison-Penzak JCC, โ14855 Oka Road, โLos Gatos
Hands-on classes focusing on general cooking techniques, creative recipes, and plenty of fun in the kitchen. Total of 6 classes!
TuesdayNovember 3
7pm โ 9pm
Rooted and Ready: Preparing Jewish Students & Families for the Year
South Bay Addison-Penzak JCC, โ14855 Oka Road, โLos Gatos
An interactive evening for middle and high school students and their parents, with practical tools and community support for facing antisemitism this year. Led by Maya Bronicki, co-hosted by the Bay Area Jewish Coalition. Free.
SaturdayNovember 7
6pm โ 9:30pm
The Best of Jewish Broadway
South Bay Congregation Beth David, โ19700 Prospect Road, โSaratoga (Social Hall)
A Havdalah-opened cabaret evening celebrating Jewish composers and lyricists from Gershwin and Bernstein to Sondheim and Hamlisch. $25; RSVP by Nov. 5.
SundayNovember 8
10am โ 11:30am
A Place(mat) at the Table: A Thanksgiving Art Day
South Bay Congregation Shir Hadash, โ20 Cherry Blossom Lane, โLos Gatos
Toddlers and their grown-ups create laminated Thanksgiving placemats; materials provided.
6pm โ 8pm
Pinot Noir Passport: A Wine Tasting Around the World
South Bay Congregation Beth David (Mercaz), โ19700 Prospect Rd, โSaratoga
Men's Club tasting evening where guests bring a bottle of domestic or kosher Pinot Noir to share, taste and vote on favorites, with light snacks.
WednesdayNovember 11
7:30pm โ 9pm
Once a Paratrooper: The Story of a Lone Soldier in the Gaza War
South Bay Congregation Beth David, โ19700 Prospect Road, โSaratoga (Beit T'Fillah)
Former IDF lone soldier Ira Kohler speaks about serving with the Paratroopers in Gaza before, during and after October 7.
FridayNovember 13
5:30pm โ 9pm
Global Shabbat Rhythm and Sound of Africa in celebration of SIGD
South Bay Congregation Beth David, โ19700 Prospect Road, โSaratoga (Social Hall)
A Global Shabbat service with African rhythms marking the Beta Israel holiday of Sigd and Jewish communities across Africa. Free with RSVP.
6pm โ 9pm
Friday Evening Service and Shabbat Dinner
South Bay Congregation Sinai, โ1532 Willowbrae Avenue, โSan Jose
An evening service followed by a community Shabbat dinner cooked by the Sinai Cooking Club; priced per adult and child, RSVP required.
7pm โ 8pm
L'Dor V'Dor Legacy Society Ruach Shabbat Service with Festive Fall Oneg
South Bay Temple Emanu-El, โ1010 University Ave, โSan Jose
Musical Shabbat service honoring Legacy Society members, followed by a fall oneg.
SaturdayNovember 14
11:15am โ 1:15pm
Meet the Doula: Ask a Doula Anything
South Bay Las Palmas Park, โ850 Russet Drive, โSunnyvale
Join us for a relaxed morning at Las Palmas Park in Sunnyvale where expecting and new parents can meet local doulas, ask questions and learn more about support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
SundayNovember 15
10am โ 1:30pm
Sisterhood Holiday Fair
South Bay Temple Emanu-El, โ1010 University Ave, โSan Jose
Sisterhood fair with a sweet and savory bake sale, lunch items and vendor prize drawings.
10:30am โ 12:30pm
Bagels, Lox & Tefillah
South Bay Congregation Beth David, โ19700 Prospect Road, โSaratoga
Join Rabbi Kunin for bagels, lox, and an engaging discussion about tefillah, including the order and meaning of the prayer service. Additional discussion topics will be announced.
10:30am โ 12pm
Israeli Folk Dancing
South Bay Congregation Beth David, โ19700 Prospect Road, โSaratoga (Social Hall)
A relaxed Israeli folk dance session led by instructor Donna Frankel. RSVP requested.
6pm โ 8pm
Interfaith Gathering of Unity and Gratitude
South Bay Temple Emanu-El, โ1010 University Ave, โSan Jose
Annual interfaith service of thanks with local faith communities, followed by a pie reception.
TuesdayNovember 17
7:30pm โ 9:30pm
Playback Theater Workshop (1/10)
South Bay Congregation Sinai, โ1532 Willowbrae Avenue, โSan Jose
Opening session of a ten-part playback theater workshop series at Congregation Sinai.
ThursdayNovember 19
7pm โ 9pm
Powering Community: A Jewish Silicon Valley Fundraiser
South Bay Addison-Penzak JCC, โReinhard Building, โLevy Family Campus, โ14855 Oka Road, โLos Gatos
Jewish Silicon Valley's annual fundraiser, featuring a comedy performance by actor and comedian Michael Rapaport and a moderated conversation with international lawyer Natasha Hausdorff.
ThursdayNovember 26
10am โ 12pm
61st Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
South Bay Sacred Heart, โ13716 Saratoga Ave, โSaratoga
Annual Thanksgiving gratitude service shared with neighboring faith communities in Saratoga, hosted this year at Sacred Heart.
SaturdayNovember 28
8pm โ 10pm
Young Adult Havdallah Drinks Event
South Bay Congregation Sinai, โ1532 Willowbrae Avenue, โSan Jose
Young adults gather after Shabbat for Havdallah, drinks, board games and appetizers at Sinai.
WednesdayDecember 2
7pm โ 9pm
An Evening with Eden Golan
South Bay Addison-Penzak JCC, โ14855 Oka Road, โSuite 201, โLos Gatos
Performance and conversation with Israeli singer Eden Golan; currently sold out with a waitlist.
FridayDecember 4
All day
An Evening with Eden Golan โ Second Performance
South Bay Venue to be announced
Jewish Silicon Valley added a second show with Israeli singer Eden Golan after the first sold out. Time and venue to be announced.
SaturdayDecember 5
6pm โ 8pm
Hanukkah Havdalah & Harmony
South Bay Congregation Beth David, โ19700 Prospect Road, โSaratoga (Social Hall)
Havdalah and second-night Hanukkah candle lighting with a choral sing-along and latkes. Free; RSVP requested.
SundayDecember 6
9:30am โ 12:30pm
Hanukkah Family Day
South Bay Congregation Beth David, โ19700 Prospect Road, โSaratoga (Classrooms)
A morning of Hanukkah learning, activities and celebration for families with Rabbi Roller, open to the whole community.
10am โ 2pm
Menorahs & Miracles
South Bay Addison-Penzak JCC, โ14855 Oka Road, โLos Gatos
Join us at the annual community-wide Hanukkah celebration at the Childrenโs Discovery Museum.
5:30pm โ 6:30pm
Hanukkah on Main: Community Candle Lighting
South Bay Los Gatos Town Plaza Park, โmontebello way
Public Hanukkah candle lighting in downtown Los Gatos with live klezmer music and community honorees.
5:30pm โ 8:30pm
Latkes & Laughs
South Bay Temple Emanu-El, โ1010 University Ave, โSan Jose
Annual Hanukkah fundraiser with a full holiday dinner and stand-up comedy.
6:30pm โ 8pm
Adult After Party @ LOMA BREWERY
South Bay Loma Brewing Company, โ130 N Santa Cruz Ave, โLos Gatos
21+ Hanukkah social right after the downtown candle lighting, with communal tables and fried snacks.
TuesdayDecember 8
6:45pm โ 8:15pm
Adult Ed: Witches and Female Demonic Figures in Jewish Culture
South Bay Congregation Shir Hadash, โ20 Cherry Blossom Lane, โLos Gatos
Course session exploring Lilith, witches and demons in Jewish texts from the Bible to modern retellings.
7pm โ 8pm
San Jose Sharks Hockey Jewish Heritage Night @ SAP Center
South Bay SAP Center, โSan Jose
A group block at the Sharks' Jewish Heritage Night versus the Seattle Kraken, with a pregame fifth-night Chanukah party and menorah lighting. $40 tickets.
7pm โ 9pm
Men's Club at Shark Tank 2026
South Bay SAP Center, โSan Jose
Hockey and Hanukkah night: a group outing to the Sharks vs. Kraken game, open to friends and family.
WednesdayDecember 9
6pm โ 9pm
Sisterhood Hannukah Party
South Bay Temple Emanu-El, โ1010 University Ave, โSan Jose
Sisterhood Hanukkah potluck with a gift-exchange game; bring a side dish and a wrapped gift.
ThursdayDecember 10
11:30am โ 1:30pm
Women Celebrate Hanukkah
South Bay Congregation Beth David, โ19700 Prospect Road, โSaratoga
Enjoy a delicious lunch with old and new friends and soak up the warmth and light of the season.
5:30pm โ 8:30pm
Potluck & Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
South Bay Congregation Beth David, โ19700 Prospect Road, โSaratoga
5:30pm Kids and Tots Service. 6:15pm Dairy/Pareve Potluck. 7:00pm (approx) Service with Beth Davidโs Musical Group! Please join the Rabbis as we welcome in Shabbat!
6pm โ 7:15pm
Young Professionals Hanukkah Happy Hour
South Bay Congregation Beth David, โ19700 Prospect Road, โSaratoga
Meet and connect with other young professionals (Under age 40) on the 7th night of Hanukkah. Enjoy wine, appetizers and savory food, then stay for the San Francisco Yiddish Combo Concert!
7:30pm โ 9:30pm
San Francisco Yiddish Combo Concert
South Bay Congregation Beth David, โ19700 Prospect Road, โSaratoga (Sanctuary)
On the seventh night of Hanukkah, cellist Rebecca Roudman's ensemble mixes klezmer with jazz, blues, folk and hip-hop. Tickets $25.
SundayDecember 13
12pm โ 3pm
SHW: Annual Hanukkah Party
South Bay Congregation Shir Hadash, โ20 Cherry Blossom Lane, โLos Gatos
Shir Hadash Women's yearly Hanukkah party, held right after the congregational town hall.
FridayDecember 18
7pm โ 8pm
Chanukah Rock Shabbat Service
South Bay Temple Emanu-El, โ1010 University Ave, โSan Jose
Hanukkah-themed Shabbat service with the Rock Shabbat Band, rabbi and cantor.
SundayDecember 20
5pm โ 8pm
Pies with the Guys
South Bay Congregation Beth David, โ19700 Prospect Road, โSaratoga
Join us at Jakeโs on Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road for an easygoing evening of pizza, beer or soda, and plenty of good conversation. Additional food choices will also be available. We hope you can join us!
ThursdayDecember 24
6pm โ 9pm
Chinese Food & Game Night
South Bay Temple Emanu-El, โ1010 University Ave, โSan Jose
Christmas Eve Chinese dinner and board games hosted by the Sisterhood; pay at the door.
SundayMarch 7, 2027
3pm โ 5pm
Hillel of Silicon Valley L'Dor V'Dor Community Celebration
South Bay Scott's Seafood Ballroom, โRotary Summit Center, โ88 S. Fourth Street, โSan Jose
Annual community celebration and fundraiser for Hillel of Silicon Valley, bringing together students, families and community members.
SundayMarch 14, 2027
10am โ 12pm
Fun & Sports with Family 2027
South Bay Addison-Penzak JCC, โ14855 Oka Road, โSuite 201, โLos Gatos
Save the Date! Sunday, March 14, 2027. Fun & Sports with Family! An Inclusive Day of Play for Children with Special Needs and their families and friends.
