Remembering Kristallnacht. Thursday, May 1. Yom Ha'Shoah (Holocaust Remembrance). Free and open to the public. Transportation for Holocaust survivors who need it can be arranged through Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 415.449.3843.

Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake Street (near Arguello), SF. Contact: JCRC, 415.977.7444, kcohen@jcrc.org; or Holocaust Center of Northern California, 415.777.9060, lkane@hcnc.org.

Unto Every Person There is a Name. Sunday, May 4, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Yom Ha'Shoah event. A reading of the names of the men, women and children who were victims of the Nazi genocide, with special Candle Lighting Ceremony at noon by survivors. Holocaust Memorial in Lincoln Park, 100 34th Avenue (adjacent to the Legion of Honor), SF. Contact: Irving Golden, 415.456.0344 or maivin@comcast.net. Sponsored annually by B'nai B'rith.

Interfaith Family Shabbat Dinner for Israel Independence Day (Yom Ha'Atzmaut). Friday, May 9, 6:00 p.m. Couples and families of all constellations welcome. Let us make YOU dinner! Celebrate with delicious Middle Eastern food, Israeli themed arts and crafts with an art specialist, singing, Israeli dancing and henna tattoos. $10/adults; $5/children. JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St. (at Presidio), SF. Contact: JCCSF, 415.292.1200 for reservations.

“Escape From Auschwitz: Portrait of Friendship.” Sunday, May 4, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. This hour-long Holocaust Remembrance documentary features the conversations of two childhood friends, Herman Shine and Max Drimmer, who together survived the Holocaust by escaping in 1944 from the concentration camp and hiding in various places. Includes archival material from WW II. Questions and discussion after the film with the film’s long-time friends who still live in the Bay Area. Suitable for children 10 and older. Reception follows. Free; donations accepted. Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval (at 46th Ave.), SF. Contact: 415.664.7373 or http://www.bnaiemunahsf.org for more information. Sponsored by Beyt Sefer Sholom School and Congregation B’nai Emunah.

Interfaith Couples' Trip to Israel. May 21 – May 31, 2008. For Bay Area interfaith couples. Sponsored by Interfaith Connection, JCC of San Francisco. Contact: Helena McMahon, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.

7th Annual Shabbat Weekend for Jewish Children with Disabilities and Their Families. Friday, May 23, 3:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 25, 2008, 1:00 p.m. A unique opportunity for families with children ages 3-21 to spend time with others who share the experience of living with disabilities. Children receive lots of individual attention and activity choices. Parents and siblings take part in discussion and support groups. Cost includes all meals, education, recreation and accommodations: $120/youth; $180/adult. Financial assistance available. Camp Newman, Santa Rosa. Sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education. Contact: Flora Kupferman, 415.751.6983 x122 or fkupferman@bjesf.org.

Israel in the Gardens. Sunday, June 1, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. If you can't be in Israel to celebrate Israel's 60th birthday, join us! The Bay Area's largest celebration of Jewish culture, with music, film, theater, fashion, art, books, food, and family entertainment. Free. Yerba Buena Gardens, 760 Howard St., SF. Sponsored by the Israel Center. Contact: Ethan, 415.512.6274, ethang@sfjcf.org. www.israelinthegardens.org.

Ongoing Events

Discussion Series for Interfaith/Intercultural Couples. Seven sessions on Mondays. Call for dates and cost. Reflect on family, child-rearing, holidays and spiritual concerns. With Helena McMahon, LMFT, or John Steinfirst, LCSW. Sliding scale fee. JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., SF. Contact: Interfaith Connection, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.

Mishpacha Shabbat. Last Friday of each month, May 30, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Shabbat service for families with small children: songs, dancing, arts and crafts, and Shabbat blessings, plus a dairy/vegetarian potluck dinner in the company of families just like yours. Congregation B'nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval Ave. (at 46th Ave), SF. Contact: 415.664.7373.

Community of Learning: Introduction to Judaism. Six Sundays: May 11, 18*, 25, June 15, 22, 26. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. *Note: May 18 will be noon to 1:00 p.m. Explore and learn more about Judaism with Rabbi Daniel Kohn, Lehrhaus Judaica. This is a perfect introduction for individuals in an interfaith relationship, those who may not have had a formal Jewish education, and parents and grandparents of students studying for bar/bat-mitzvah. $100 for the series. Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St. (at 46th Ave), SF. Sign up before May 11 at 415.664.1273. See course outline at: www.bnaiemunahsf.org.

Raising Your Children in an Interfaith Family. Six sessions. Call for dates and cost. Discussion series focusing on child-rearing issues specific to interfaith families. With Helen McMahon, LMFT. Sliding scale fee. JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., SF. Contact: Interfaith Connection, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.

If your synagogue or organization is sponsoring an activity of particular interest to interfaith families, please let us know at bridges@sfjcf.org.

Remembrance of the Holocaust and Acts of Courage. Thursday, May 1, 7:00 p.m. Memorial service and commemoration. Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. Contact: 415.479.3441.

Passing the Flame of Memory to a New Generation. Sunday, May 4, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Speakers will include Holocaust educator Debbie Findling and Miriam Susan Dreggy, child hidden during Holocaust. Congregation Beth Ami, Friedman Center, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. Contact: 707.360.3000.

Interfaith Couples' Trip to Israel. May 21 – May 31, 2008. For Bay Area interfaith couples. Sponsored by Interfaith Connection, JCC of San Francisco. Contact: Helena McMahon, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.

7th Annual Shabbat Weekend for Jewish Children with Disabilities and Their Families. Friday, May 23, 3:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 25, 2008, 1:00 p.m. A unique opportunity for families with children ages 3-21 to spend time with others who share the experience of living with disabilities. Children receive lots of individual attention and activity choices. Parents and siblings take part in discussion and support groups. Cost includes all meals, education, recreation and accommodations: $120/youth; $180/adult. Financial assistance available. Camp Newman, Santa Rosa. Sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education. Contact: Flora Kupferman, 415.751.6983 x122 or fkupferman@bjesf.org.

Israel in the Gardens. Sunday, June 1, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. If you can't be in Israel to celebrate Israel's 60th birthday, join us! The Bay Area's largest celebration of Jewish culture, with music, film, theater, fashion, art, books, food, and family entertainment. Free. Yerba Buena Gardens, 760 Howard St., SF. Sponsored by the Israel Center. Contact: Ethan, 415.512.6274, ethang@sfjcf.org. www.israelinthegardens.org.

Ongoing Events

Parenting Matters: Jewish Wisdom for Mindful Parenting. Continues Tuesdays, April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 7:30 p.m. A new parenting discussion group for interfaith and unaffiliated Jewish parents raising young children (five years or younger). This interactive learning program will explore basic Jewish principles and apply them to modern parenting concerns. All levels of learners are welcome. Call for cost. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. Contact: Vivien Braly, 415.499.1223 x8106 or vivienb@sfjcf.org.

Southern Marin Jewish Community Preschool Program. Wednesdays and Fridays, through June, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. New program for 2 year olds. Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr., Tiburon. Contact: Hadassah Goldstein, 415.388.1409, somajcp@gmail.com; or Michele Gorman, 415.444.8046, mgorman@marinjcc.org.

Osher Marin JCC Preschool Enrollment for 2008-09. Ongoing. A full range of pre-school programs for children ages 2-5. Tours available. Osher Marin JCC ECE, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. Contact: 415.444.8042 or sfarael@marinjcc.org. www.marinjcc.org.

Tot Shabbat. First and third Saturday monthly, 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Shabbat prayers using movement and song for children ages 2-5. With Jonathan Bayer. Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. No RSVP needed. Contact: 415.479.3441. www.rodefsholom.org.

If your synagogue or organization is sponsoring an activity of particular interest to interfaith families, please let us know at bridges@sfjcf.org.

Yom Ha'Shoah V'Hagevurah: Service of Remembrance. Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 p.m. Join the South Peninsula's community-wide Service of Remembrance of the Holocaust and Acts of Courage. Free to the public. Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Rd., Los Altos Hills. Contact: JCRC Peninsula Region, 650.961.1922, info@jcrc.org.

Yiddish Culture – Lost But Not Forgotten. Thursday, May 1. Yom Ha'Shoah V'Hagevurah: Remembrance of the Holocaust and Acts of Courage.
6:30 p.m. Reading of martyrs' names.
7:00 p.m. Service of Remembrance.
Peninsula Temple Sholom, 1655 Sebastian Dr., Burlingame.

Israel Independence Day Celebration. Thursday, May 8, 5:00 p.m. Join our Peninsula-wide celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut - Israeli style. Music, arts and crafts, and lots of food. The celebration will feature a special performance by one of Israel’s most influential musicians, Miki Gavrielov. Free. Temple Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. Contact: North Peninsula Region, 650.349.1523, northpen@sfjcf.org.

Interfaith Couples' Trip to Israel. May 21 – May 31, 2008. For Bay Area interfaith couples. Sponsored by Interfaith Connection, JCC of San Francisco. Contact: Helena McMahon, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.

7th Annual Shabbat Weekend for Jewish Children with Disabilities and Their Families. Friday, May 23, 3:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 25, 2008, 1:00 p.m. A unique opportunity for families with children ages 3-21 to spend time with others who share the experience of living with disabilities. Children receive lots of individual attention and activity choices. Parents and siblings take part in discussion and support groups. Cost includes all meals, education, recreation and accommodations: $120/youth; $180/adult. Financial assistance available. Camp Newman, Santa Rosa. Sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education. Contact: Flora Kupferman, 415.751.6983 x122 or fkupferman@bjesf.org.

Israel in the Gardens. Sunday, June 1, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. If you can't be in Israel to celebrate Israel's 60th birthday, join us! The Bay Area's largest celebration of Jewish culture, with music, film, theater, fashion, art, books, food, and family entertainment. Free. Yerba Buena Gardens, 760 Howard St., SF. Sponsored by the Israel Center. Contact: Ethan, 415.512.6274, ethang@sfjcf.org. www.israelinthegardens.org.

Ongoing Events

Weekly Meditations. Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Weekly sits guided by instructors. Free. Peninsula Temple Beth El, 1700 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. Contact: Florence Marchick, 650.365.2324.

Interfaith Couples Groups. Final Sunday, May 4, 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Share stories, hopes and challenges. All are welcome. Babysitting available. Facilitated by Eleanor Intrator, MFCC, and Rabbi Melanie Aron. Call for cost. Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. Contact: Rabbi Melanie Aron, 408.358.1751 or rabbiaron@shirhadash.org. www.shirhadash.org.

Tot Shabbat. Third Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and Torah for families with children up to age six. All are welcome. Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. Contact: 408.358.1751 or office@shirhadash.org. www.shirhadash.org.

If your synagogue or organization is sponsoring an activity of particular interest to interfaith families, please let us know at bridges@sfjcf.org.

Yom Ha'Shoah Commemoration. Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda.

Israel at 60 Birthday Weekend. Friday, May 9 - Sunday, May 11. Come celebrate Israel's 60th birthday:

Free (may be a small charge for non-members); co-sponsored by the Tri-Valley/Tri-Cities Midrasha.
Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. Contact: Charlotte Salomon, 925.462.7279 or www.bethemek.org.

Interfaith Couples' Trip to Israel. May 21 – May 31, 2008. For Bay Area interfaith couples. Sponsored by Interfaith Connection, JCC of San Francisco. Contact: Helena McMahon, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.

7th Annual Shabbat Weekend for Jewish Children with Disabilities and Their Families. Friday, May 23, 3:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 25, 2008, 1:00 p.m. A unique opportunity for families with children ages 3-21 to spend time with others who share the experience of living with disabilities. Children receive lots of individual attention and activity choices. Parents and siblings take part in discussion and support groups. Cost includes all meals, education, recreation and accommodations: $120/youth; $180/adult. Financial assistance available. Camp Newman, Santa Rosa. Sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education. Contact: Flora Kupferman, 415.751.6983 x122 or fkupferman@bjesf.org.

Israel in the Gardens. Sunday, June 1, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. If you can't be in Israel to celebrate Israel's 60th birthday, join us! The Bay Area's largest celebration of Jewish culture, with music, film, theater, fashion, art, books, food, and family entertainment. Free. Yerba Buena Gardens, 760 Howard St., SF. Sponsored by the Israel Center of the Jewish Community Federation of SF, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties. Contact: Ethan, 415.512.6274, ethang@sfjcf.org. www.israelinthegardens.org.

Ongoing Events

Parenting Matters: Jewish Wisdom for Mindful Parenting. Mondays, through May 26, 9:20 a.m. Parenting discussion group for interfaith and unaffiliated Jewish parents raising young children (five years or younger). This interactive 8-week learning program will explore basic Jewish principles and apply them to our modern parenting concerns. All levels of learners are welcome. Call for cost. Congregation Neitvot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. Contact: Vivien Braly, vivienb@sfjcf.org or 415.499.1223 x8106.

Welcoming Your Jewish Baby…Whether You’re Jewish or Not. Five Tuesdays, beginning June 3, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Private home in Oakland (participants will be given details). Join us for a discussion on topics including: Support for Moms with New Babies; Jewish Resources for Mom, Baby and Family; Getting Your Groove Back; and Adjusting to the New Normal: Considering Jewish Choices and Practices for Your Home. $36/five sessions. Contact: Dawn Kepler, 510.839.2900 x347, dawn@jfed.org. Sponsored by Building Jewish Bridges: Outreach to Interfaith Couples. www.jfed.org/bjb.

If your synagogue or organization is sponsoring an activity of particular interest to interfaith families, please let us know at bridges@sfjcf.org.

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