This Week in Jewish SF

Israeli–Palestinian Joint Memorial Service (Live Screening)
A live-streamed gathering marking Yom HaZikaron with a joint Israeli–Palestinian memorial perspective.
🕥 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
📍 JCCSF — 3200 California St, SF
🔗 RSVP HERE

Yom Ha’atzmaut Program w/ Zack Bodner
A community evening exploring Israel, identity, and meaning in today’s moment.
🕖 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 Congregation Sherith Israel — 2266 California St, SF
🔗 RSVP HERE

Introductory Hebrew
Beginner Hebrew learning focused on foundational reading and comprehension.
🕡 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 2266 California St, SF
🔗 RSVP HERE

Jewish Climate & Israeli DeserTech Summit
A curated Climate Week gathering connecting founders, investors, and operators across Jewish + Israeli innovation.
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 San Francisco (shared after RSVP)
🔗 RSVP HERE

The Tribe for Men — Bar Night
Low-key guys’ night — drinks, conversation, no agenda.
🕕 6:00–10:00 PM
📍 Richmond Republic — 642 Clement St, SF
🔗 RSVP HERE

Twist of Tradition: Hands-On Challah
Bake your own challah + take it home — simple, social, and hands-on.
🕝 2:30–5:00 PM
📍 JCCSF — 3200 California St, SF
🔗 RSVP HERE

YJP Shabbat Dinner
A strong young professionals Shabbat — great food, good vibes, and a very social crowd.
🕖 Evening
📍 San Francisco (shared after RSVP)
🔗 RSVP HERE

Chabad of the Neighborhood Kiddush Lunch
A warm, food-heavy Shabbat lunch with a great spread and strong community vibe.
🕥 10:30 AM davening • 🕛 12:00 PM lunch
📍 San Francisco (shared after RSVP)
🔗 RSVP HERE

In Good Company: Post-Pesach Cocktail Party
A social gathering to celebrate the return of chametz — cocktails, apps, and good people.
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 San Francisco (shared after RSVP)
🔗 RSVP HERE

One Story (SF Shul / Chevra Thilim)
An unforgettable evening of resilience and legacy: hear a Holocaust survivor share her story in conversation with her granddaughter, an IDF soldier—one story, still being written.
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 751 25th Ave, SF
🔗 RSVP HERE

Zach Margs — Laugh Through The Heartbreak Tour

A comedy + storytelling night blending humor and vulnerability.
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 JCCSF — 3200 California St, SF
🔗 RSVP HERE

First Friday — Sephardic Shabbat Dinner (May 1st)
A high-energy young professionals Sephardic Shabbat with open bar, great food, and post-dinner singing + vibes.
🗓 May 1
🔗 RSVP HERE

The Great Debaters (Malka Productions)
Step into the arena with four of the world’s top Jewish voices and learn how to confidently defend and reclaim the Jewish-Israel narrative across media—live at SF Jewish Week’s Great Debaters.
🗓 May 10
🔗 RSVP HERE

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Outro

That’s this week’s scoop.

If something here gets you out, meeting people, trying something new — that’s the whole point.

And if you know someone who’s still saying “there’s nothing going on”… send them this.

See you out there.

- Gabriel

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