This Week in Jewish SF

Torah, tzedek, Israeli dancing, the Jewish Film Festival, and a stacked Shabbat lineup.

Jewish SF has range this week. Tuesday alone has four different ways to plug in, SFJFF opens Thursday night, and Friday brings several incredible Shabbat dinners around the city.

Candle lighting: Friday, July 17 at 8:12 PM
Havdalah: Saturday, July 18 at 9:15 PM
Parashat: Devarim, Shabbat Chazon

Israeli folk dancing returns to the JCCSF with choreographer Tovael Hagai. Whether you know every dance or have never taken a step, all levels are welcome.

🕖 6:45–9:45 PM
📍 JCCSF, 3200 California St
🔗 RSVP HERE

Join Repair the World for a hands-on evening making 200 sandwiches for neighbors in need while exploring food justice through a Jewish lens.

🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 JCCSF, 3200 California St
🔗 RSVP HERE

A relaxed, welcoming weekly Torah class covering the week’s parashah. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, everyone is welcome.

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Anshey Sfard
🔗 MORE INFO

This thoughtful introductory course covers the Jewish calendar, Shabbat, holidays, rituals, prayer, and the Jewish lifecycle. Great for anyone new to Jewish practice or looking to reconnect.

🕖 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Zoom
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A weekly Torah study with Rabbi Yaakov Zarchi, digging deeper into the parashah and bringing it into everyday life.

🕖 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 Chevra Thilim, 751 25th Ave
🔗 MORE INFO

The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival opens with Moshe Rosenthal’s new Israeli coming-of-age drama, followed by an optional opening-night party upstairs at The Green Room.

🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave
🔗 TICKETS

An inspiring evening exploring the deeper meaning of Shabbat and practical ways to make it more meaningful, joyful, and personal. Nosh, wine, and discussion included.

🕣 8:30 PM
📍 1755 O’Farrell St, Apartment 602, Building T1
🔗 RSVP by text: 415-987-8355

A warm young-professional Shabbat dinner with delicious food, great people, and the classic Chevra atmosphere. Tickets are $36 through Wednesday night and increase to $50 afterward.

🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Location shared after RSVP
🔗 RSVP HERE

The Kitchen goes all in on Friday night with Song of Songs, spirited davening, and a full community dinner.

🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro St
🔗 RSVP HERE

Classic Chabad Friday night dinner at Knesset Israel Chabad. Open to all backgrounds and affiliations, and no one is turned away for lack of funds.

🕖 7:00–10:00 PM
📍 873 Sutter St
🔗 RSVP HERE

Looking for somewhere to spend Shabbat? You really can’t go wrong. There are so many incredible communities around the city, so go out, explore, and see what resonates!

One of the best ways to meet people in SF is simply showing up for Shabbat morning. Nearly every synagogue has a kiddush after services, and visitors are always welcome.

Explore the Jewish history of the Western Addition and Geary Boulevard with Howard Freedman of the Jewish Community Library, then share ideas for the neighborhood’s future.

🕐 1:00–2:30 PM
📍 Departing from Jewish Community High School
🔗 MORE INFO

San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (July 16–August 2)
More than two weeks of Jewish films, premieres, conversations, and special events across the Bay Area.
🔗 FULL SCHEDULE

Tisha B’Av (Wednesday night, July 22–Thursday, July 23)
Communities across SF will gather for fasting, Eicha, prayer, and learning as we mourn the destruction of the Temples and other tragedies in Jewish history.
🔗 BETH SHOLOM SCHEDULE

MoHo Marina: SFJFF Screening (Saturday, July 25)
Watch I Don’t Know What I’m Doing Here with Moishe House Marina, followed by a group discussion. The first 10 RSVPs get free admission.
🔗 RSVP HERE

SF Shabbat Camping Trip (July 30–August 2)
A community camping weekend at Lake Camanche with Shabbat, hiking, swimming, campfires, meals, and hopes of putting together a minyan.
🔗 RSVP

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