This Week in Jewish SF

A full week of Jewish life in San Francisco, including learning, community dinners, late-night Shabbat energy, and hands-on fun.

Quick heads-up: synagogue logistics, prayer times, and kosher food details are moving to a separate page (coming soon). This edition is events only for easy scanning (and easy forwarding).

Referrals are how this spreads. If you’ve got ideas for fun incentives (dinners, baked goods, gift cards, experiences 👀), say the word. We’re building this with the community.

Alright, let’s jump in.

The Lunch Club (JCCSF x MoHo Marina)
A community dinner and meetup - casual, social, and designed to spark real conversation.
🕰 6:30-8:30 PM
📍 JCCSF, 3200 California St, SF
🔗 https://partiful.com/e/txquyjeaccDu1SQ9DBOx

Rescuing the Hidden Michalovce Collection (USHMM @ Emanu-El)
Curators share the story of a Jewish family’s collection rescued while fleeing Nazi occupation - a powerful look at memory, survival, and history.
🕰 7:00 PM
📍 Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St, SF
🔗 https://www.ushmm.org/online-calendar/event/wcpubp10226

The Nature of Prayer - with Rabbi Yaakov Marcus
A thoughtful Torah talk exploring a deep question: Does G-d pray? And if so, what does He pray for? Drawing from classical sources and lived wisdom. Rabbi Yaakov Marcus is a senior lecturer at Neve Yerushalayim and travels extensively, sharing wisdom and insights on Torah topics.
🕰 8:00 PM
📍 Congregation Anshei Sefard, 1500 Clement St, San Francisco

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew (Emmanuel Acho @ Emanu-El)
A candid book talk and conversation exploring antisemitic tropes, honest dialogue, and how to actually talk about hard things.
🕰 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St, SF
🔗 RSVP Here

Shabbat Dinner (ChabadSF / SOMA Shul)
Weekly community Shabbat dinner following services - warm, welcoming, and open to all.
🕰 7:45 PM
📍 ChabadSF - 873 Sutter St San Francisco
🔗 RSVP Here

February Late Shabbat - Emanu-El Young Adults
A festive Late Shabbat with prayer, music, and a party-energy oneg (DJ Malki included).
🕰 8:00-11:00 PM
📍 Congregation Emanu-El, San Francisco
🔗 RSVP Here

Havdalah & Pizza (ChabadSF / SOMA Shul)
An easy, low-pressure way to close out Shabbat - Havdalah, pizza, and community.
🕰 8pm
📍 ChabadSF - 873 Sutter St.
🔗 RSVP Here

Dumpling Making (Moishe House SF - Haight)
Hands-on dumpling making with Moishe House - food, fun, and good people.
🕰 Time varies (RSVP required)
📍 Haight-Ashbury, SF
🔗 More Info Here

Rikud By The Bay - Valentine’s Special (Tuesday, February 17)
A fun, high-energy Israeli dance night with great music, good vibes, and time to schmooze. No dance experience needed.
🕰 Tuesday, Feb 17 • 7:00-10:00 PM
📍 Central Richmond, San Francisco
🔗 RSVP Here

Chevra YJP (February 20)
A Young Jewish Professionals gathering centered on meaningful connection and community.
🗓️ February 20
📍 San Francisco
🔗 RSVP Here

Early Morning Torah - RTC Chabad
🗓 Monday-Friday • 6:45 AM
📍 423 10th Ave, San Francisco

Women’s Weekly Lunch & Learn (Rabbi Hecht)
🗓 Tuesdays • 12:00 PM
📍 423 10th Ave, San Francisco

Parasha with Rabbi Felsen
Weekly Torah learning focused on the parasha, hosted at Anshei Sefard.
🕰 Wednesdays • 8:00 PM
📍 Congregation Anshei Sefard, 1500 Clement St, SF

Torah & Kabbalah (Rabbi Yaakov Zarchi)
🗓 Wednesdays • 7:00-8:00 PM
📍 Chevra Thilim, 751 25th Ave, SF

That’s this week’s scoop!

If one of these pulls you out of the house - or nudges you into a new room, a new conversation, or a new community - then this did exactly what it’s meant to do.

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We’ll be back Monday with a fresh look at what’s happening around the city.

- Gabriel

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