Conversation on Israeli-Palestinian issues with Gazan-American author Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, plus music by the Qadim Ensemble, then small-group talks and Q&A, at the Lucchesi Center in Petaluma. Reservations required.
Educator Charlotte Korchak addresses common misconceptions about Israel, Zionism and the Jewish people and how to respond, with open Q&A, in person or by livestream; hosted by Beth Am with partner congregations.
Rabbi Steinberg interviews Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Gaza-born writer and analyst, Hamas critic and advocate for Israeli-Palestinian coexistence, at Congregation Kol Shofar. Registration required.
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.
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.
Israeli journalist Haviv Rettig Gur joins Senior Rabbi Ryan Bauer at Congregation Emanuel-El for an open conversation about Israeli politics and current questions.
Marking ten years since his passing, a tribute to Shimon Peres's life and vision of peace, with a virtual conversation with his son Chemi Peres. Hosted by the Consulate General of Israel and JCC East Bay.
A three-day Shalom Hartman Institute conference (Oct 23-25) for lay leaders and learners on Jewish thought, with the theme of Israeli and American elections. Opening program Friday at 4pm.
Days before Israel's October 27 election, StandWithUs NorCal advisory chair Dr. Michael Harris explains how Israeli elections work, what the parties stand for, how a government is formed, and what the polls show.
Israel's Oscar submission: a coming-of-age drama about a boy nearing his bar mitzvah who uncovers a painful secret about his father. Listed as sold out.
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.
Rabbi Brian Lurie, former head of the SF Federation and National UJA, discusses his new memoir on six decades of Jewish leadership and Israel-Diaspora relations. Presented with the Osher Marin JCC.
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.
The New Israel Fund and Friends of Givat Haviva host Mohammad Darawshe of Givat Haviva's Center for Shared Society on Jewish-Arab partnership in Israel. Free.
Oren Hefetz of JNF-USA's Impact Investment Fund talks about building a business ecosystem to draw young professionals and entrepreneurs to Israel's Negev.
Screening of the 40-minute documentary about bereaved Israelis and Palestinians working for coexistence, followed by discussion with filmmakers Julie Cohen and Mo Husseini. Free; registration required.
Rabbi David Wolpe and Emanu-El's Senior Rabbi discuss the challenges facing Israel and the Jewish people, antisemitism, and younger generations' relationship with Israel. Co-presented with the American Technion Society.
Rabbi Noa Sattath, executive director of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, speaks on advocacy and perseverance. Hosted with the New Israel Fund.
Professor Stephen Zunes speaks on US policy toward Israel/Palestine, and Dr. Michael Cooper presents HEAL Palestine's medical aid for children in Gaza. Offered by Ner Shalom's Israel/Palestine committee.
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.