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)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)6pm – 7:15pm
Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California Street, San Francisco
A Kabbalat Shabbat for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a speaker from Sharsheret.
More about Sharsheret Pink and Teal Shabbat (opens in a new tab)6:30pm – 8pm
Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California Street, San Francisco
A behind-the-scenes look at the sanctuary's historic organ, then a private concert with champagne and bites.
More about In Good Company: Behind-the-Scenes Organ Tour & Concert (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)7pm – 9pm
Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California Street, San Francisco
A Kristallnacht anniversary screening of a short film on Jewish refugees in Shanghai, with the filmmaker and archival artifacts.
More about Movie Night: Three Brothers In Shanghai (opens in a new tab)4pm – 6pm
Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California Street, San Francisco
A gentle yoga class followed by wine and cheese; bring your own mat.
More about In Good Company: Yoga Flow and Pinot (opens in a new tab)7:15pm – 9pm
Newman Hall, Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California Street, San Francisco
A post-service Chanukah Shabbat dinner with music and dancing; tickets required.
More about Chanukah Community Dinner (opens in a new tab)10:30am – 12pm
Newman Hall, Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California Street, San Francisco
A Chanukah party for kids 0-5 and their families with music, crafts, stories, menorah lighting and treats.
More about Jewish Baby Network & Sherith Littles Chanukah Party (opens in a new tab)1pm – 3pm
Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco
A small-group tour of the museum's conservation center with a textile conservator, then time in the galleries.
More about In Good Company: Insiders Tour of the Asian Art Museum (opens in a new tab)6pm – 7:15pm
Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California Street, San Francisco
Christmas-night Kabbalat Shabbat followed by a festive oneg with Chinese food.
More about Shabbat Chow Mein (opens in a new tab)