Purim energy is officially in the air. This week brings everything from midday schmoozing to hamantash baking, Moishe House late-nights, hands-on creativity at the JCC, and a strong YJP Shabbat to anchor the weekend.
Referrals help this grow more than you realize. If you’ve got ideas for fun community perks (free YJP dinners? challah for a year? something better?), tell us. We’re building this together.
Alright people! let’s jump in.
Tuesday (February 17)
Rikud By The Bay - Valentine’s Day Special
A Valentine’s-themed young adults Israeli dance night with Rikud By The Bay - partner dances, mingling, and two sessions for the price of one if you sign up early. 💃🕺
🕖 7pm
📍 San Francisco (shared after RSVP)
🔗 Link to RSVP
Wednesday (February 18)
Houseplant Party (Moishe House SF – Haight-Ashbury)
A relaxed late-night Moishe House hang. Come for the plants, stay for the people.
🕙 10:00pm-12:00am
📍 Moishe House SF - Haight-Ashbury
🔗 More info here
Happy Hour w/ MoHo Nob Hill
Another Moishe House late-night - casual drinks and community vibes.
🕥 10:30pm-12:30am
📍 Moishe House SF - Nob Hill
🔗 More info here
Thursday (February 19)
Nosh ‘n Schmooze with Manny Yekutiel
Midday community lunch and conversation. Good people, good discussion, no pressure.
🕧 12:30-2:00pm
📍 Congregation Sherith Israel - 2266 California St, SF
🔗 Link to RSVP
Artisan Hamantash Bake
Hands-on hamantash baking night - Purim prep meets social energy. These tend to fill up.
🕗 7:00-10:00pm
📍 Chabad of San Francisco - 873 Sutter St, SF
🔗 Link to RSVP
Friday (February 20)
YJP Shabbat
Young Jewish Professionals Shabbat dinner - lively, welcoming, and always a strong crowd.
🕯️ 7:00pm Services, 7:30pm Dinner
📍 San Francisco
🔗 Link to RSVP
Saturday (February 21)
Shabbat Service & Lunch
Morning services followed by community lunch.
🕙 10:00am–1:30pm
📍 Chabad of San Francisco - 873 Sutter St, SF
Make, Play, Become: Purim Mask-Making Workshop
A big, hands-on Purim craft experience
🕦 11:30am-3:30pm
📍 Jewish Community Center of San Francisco - 3200 California St, SF
Things to Keep on Your Radar 👀
Twist of Tradition: Hands-On Challah
🗓 Friday, February 27 • 2:30–5:00pm
📍 JCCSF, 3200 California St
🔗 Reserve a Spot Here
Purim @ Madarae
A high-energy Purim night out.
🗓 Monday, March 2 • 8:00pm
📍 46 Minna St, SF
🔗 RSVP here
Notable Recurring Weekly Classes
Early Morning Torah - RTC Chabad
🗓 Monday–Friday • 6:45am
📍 423 10th Ave, San Francisco
Women’s Weekly Lunch & Learn (Rabbi Hecht)
🗓 Tuesdays • 12:00pm
📍 423 10th Ave, San Francisco
Parasha with Rabbi Felsen
🗓 Tuesdays • 8:00pm
📍 Congregation Anshei Sefard, 1500 Clement St, SF
Torah & Kabbalah (Rabbi Yaakov Zarchi)
🗓 Wednesdays • 7:00–8:00pm
📍 Chevra Thilim, 751 25th Ave, SF
Kabbalah Café (Rabbi Shmulik Friedman)
🗓 Wednesdays (check for confirmation)
📍 San Francisco
That’s this week’s scoop!
If one of these gets you out of your usual routine… even just once… I’m happy. That’s the whole idea.
If you know someone who’s been asking, “where do I find Jewish things in SF?” feel free to send this their way. The more people in the room, the better it gets.
Back Monday with what’s next.
- Gabriel
P.S. Sharing helps this grow — and yes, fun community perks are coming 👀
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