A full week of Jewish life across SF - learning, music, culture, community, and plenty of reasons to get out of the house.

Quick update: synagogue info, Shabbat/prayer times, and kosher food are moving to a separate page. This edition is strictly events - easy to scan, easy to share.

Referrals really help this spread. If you’ve got ideas for fun incentives (dinners, baked goods, gift cards, tech, weekend getaways 👀), I’m all ears! (Seriously, tell us and we’ll make it happen).

Alright, let’s jump in 🤍

An intimate Tu B’Shvat gathering centered on the Seven Species, reflection, and community.
🕖 7pm
📍 San Francisco (location shared after RSVP)
🔗 Link

A guided networking night focused on building real, values-driven relationships (not awkward small talk).
🕖 7-9pm PST
📍 Congregation Emanu-El
🔗 Link to RSVP

A powerful guided virtual-reality experience bringing participants through Auschwitz via “Spirit of Triumph” VR, followed by reflection and discussion.
🕖 7-8:30 PM
📍 85 W Portal Ave, San Francisco
🔗 Link to RSVP

An educational and discussion-based evening exploring Israel’s story, narrative, and current realities.
🕖 6-8pm
📍 San Francisco (shared after RSVP)
🔗 Link to RSVP

A Young Jewish Professionals Shabbat experience with services, dinner, and a lively, welcoming crowd.
🕯️ 6:00pm
📍 San Francisco
🔗 Link to RSVP

Kabbalat Shabbat followed by a full community dinner honoring Jewish first responders (SFFD, EMTs, paramedics), with a special presentation and meet-and-greet.
🕕 6:00-9:00 PM •
📍 Congregation Sherith Israel
🔗 Link to RSVP

📝 Note: Weekly Shabbat services and dinners continue across SF shuls - a dedicated Shabbat Updates feed will be added shortly! Keep an eye out… and send your shul’s info:)

Bring the Tel Aviv energy to the dance floor with a wristband that says it all… green to mingle, yellow if it’s complicated, red if you’re taken. An exclusive Israeli DJ from SoCal, Israeli-American hits, drinks, dancing, and effortless Jewish vibes. Ages 21-40, don’t miss it.
📍January 31st, 9pm-2am
🔗 Get your tickets here.

An outdoor Torah hike connecting nature, learning, and Tu B’Shvat. Youngish folks will break off afterward for brunch.
🌿 1030am
📍 Lands End area, SF
🔗 Link to RSVP

Keep an Eye out for info here

Adam Swig-hosted Shabbat dinner that sells out fast. (Not kosher, but no pork or shellfish).
Link for Waitlist

Young Jewish Professionals gathering focused on connection and community.
Link to RSVP

RTC Chabad
🗓 M-F 6:45am Torah Class with Rabbi Ahron Hecht
📍 423 10th Ave, San Francisco

Women’s Weekly Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Hecht - A warm, welcoming space to connect Torah to real life over lunch and conversation.
🗓 Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
📍 423 10th Ave, San Francisco

Parasha with Rabbi Felsen 
Tuesdays at 8:00 PM
📍Congregation Anshei Sefard, 1500 Clement St, San Francisco

Torah & Kabbalah Class Led by Rabbi Yaakov Zarchi
🗓 Wednesdays • 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 Chevra Thilim, 751 25th Ave, San Francisco

Kabbalah Café Led by Rabbi Shmulik Friedman
🗓 Wednesdays (check for confirmation)
Check for Confirmation

That this week’s scoop!

If one of these events pulls you out of the house (or out of your usual routine), then this did exactly what it’s meant to do 🙂

If someone in your life keeps asking “how do I find Jewish things in SF?” … send this their way. It helps more than you realize.

We’ll be back Monday morning with a new round of what’s happening in the week ahead.

- Gabriel

P.S. Sharing this helps the community grow… and yes, some fun perks and surprises are coming 👀

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