A bestselling novelist, a pride sound bath at the JCC, Jewish speed dating, Shabbat dinners across the city, meals for neighbors in need, and fresh kosher pizza to close out the week.
No major holiday this time around… just a full and lovely Jewish week in San Francisco.
🕯️ Shabbat candles: Friday, June 12 ~8:13 PM
✨ Havdalah: Saturday, June 13 ~9:18 PM
⭐ Featured Event
Gold Star Pizza Pop-Up 🍕
Fresh chalav yisroel pizza made right here in San Francisco by Natan and Ari. Jewish SF has been asking for more kosher food options, and this is exactly the kind of grassroots community project I love seeing.
📍 Adath Israel Synagogue
🔗 Order Here
Monday, June 8
Matt Haig: The Midnight Train ⭐
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library comes to the JCCSF to discuss his magical new novel.
🕖 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 JCCSF — 3200 California St
🔗 RSVP HERE
Tuesday, June 9
Sound Journey: Frequencies of Pride
A community sound bath designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and recharge.
🕖 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 JCCSF — 3200 California St
🔗 RSVP HERE
Parasha with Rabbi Felsen
Weekly Parasha learning with Rabbi Joey Felsen. Relaxed, insightful, and always good conversation.
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Congregation Anshei Sfard — 1500 Clement St
🔗 Info
Wednesday, June 10
Jewish DateNight
Meet Jewish singles from across North America without leaving your couch. Low pressure, high upside.
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Virtual
🔗 RSVP HERE
Parsha In Focus with Rabbi Yaakov Zarchi
A weekly Torah study diving deeper into the Parsha. Thoughtful, grounded, and a great midweek reset.
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 Chevra Thilim — 751 25th Ave
🔗 Info
Friday, June 12
Late Shabbat @ Emanu-El
Emanu-El's popular young adult Shabbat gathering returns with a great crowd, good energy, and an easy way to meet people before heading into the weekend.
🕖 Evening
📍 Congregation Emanu-El — 2 Lake St
🔗 RSVP HERE
Youngish Shabbat Dinner
A traditional egalitarian Shabbat dinner with Beth Sholom's young professionals crowd. Optional Kabbalat Shabbat services beforehand for anyone who wants the full experience.
🕖 7:00 PM (Services begin at 6:00 PM)
📍 Congregation Beth Sholom — 301 14th Ave
🔗 RSVP HERE
Chabad SF Shabbat Dinner
Classic warm Chabad dinner energy. Good food, open doors, and always a welcoming crowd.
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Knesset Israel Chabad — 873 Sutter St
🔗 RSVP HERE
Saturday, June 13 · Parashat Sh'lach
Shabbat Morning Services Across SF
A beautiful morning to synagogue-hop or finally check one out.
My personal favorites are Chevra Thilim and Chabad SF. Beth Sholom, Emanu-El, Sha'ar Zahav, The Kitchen, Sherith Israel, Anshei Sfard, Adath Israel, and the city's many Chabad houses all have something special to offer.
Sunday, June 14
Gold Star Pizza Pop-Up 🍕
Fresh chalav yisroel pizza made at Adath Israel Synagogue in San Francisco by Natan & Ari. Pre-order ahead and remember to save your order summary after checkout.
📍 Adath Israel Synagogue
🔗 Order Here
Beth Sholom Chicken Soupers
Cook, pack, or deliver kosher meals in partnership with JFCS. A great opportunity to spend a few hours helping neighbors who need it.
🕘 9:00 AM, 2:30 PM, or 3:30 PM shifts
📍 Congregation Beth Sholom - 301 14th Ave
🔗 RSVP HERE
👀 Keep An Eye Out
Chevra Young Professionals Shabbat - June 19
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There's so much happening right now.
New people showing up. Old friends reconnecting. Random run-ins turning into dinners, Shabbats, collaborations, and full-on community.
Go to something this week. Bring a friend. Make a friend. Stay later than you planned.
Always open to feedback, event recs, and cool things happening around the city. Send events to: [email protected]
And if you enjoyed this, send it to a friend who should be more plugged into Jewish SF.
- Gabriel