Cafe Simcha (Israeli Folk Dancing)
Wednesday evenings: 8-9:15 p.m. teaching; requests until 11:30 p.m. $6. Dance parties every fifth week.
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Arts, Entertainment & Judaica
Folk Dancing
Israeli Folk Dancing in Marin
Israeli folk dance class for fun and exercise. Meets Thursdays from 1:30- 4pm.
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Israeli Folk Dancing in Santa Rosa
Welcoming group, varying skill levels, lots of fun. Every other Wednesday, 7 p.m. to whenever the dancers stop. Call or check BethAmiSR.org for dates.
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Israeli Folk Dancing
Meets Mondays beginning at 7:30 p.m.; lessons for beginners, intermediate/advanced and recreational dancing. First visit is FREE! Call or email before coming to check scheduling.
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Café Shalom of San Francisco
Israeli folk dance party meets second Saturday of the month currently on zoom. Warm-up and beginners' session at 7:30 p.m. followed by open dance party until 11:30 p.m. Information on Facebook.
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Tuesdays in San Francisco
Israeli folk dance class, all ages/levels. Teachers: Udy and Ori Gold. Beginners: 8 p.m.-8:45 p.m.--basic Israeli dance steps & beginner dances. Requests: 8:45-11 p.m. Adults $8, students $5. Currently on zoom.
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Genealogy & History
San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society
Speaker programs via Zoom. Plan to return to regular schedule of in-person programs, alternating between San Francisco, Palo Alto and Oakland, with online option. ZichronNote, a quarterly journal, in print and electronically.
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Jewish Historical Society of Napa Valley
Highlights contributions of Jews to region; commissioned two books “Under the Vine and the Fig Tree” by Lin Weber and “The Jews of Napa Valley” by Donna Mendelsohn and Henry Michalski.
Judaica, Gifts & Books
Judaica can also be found at gift shops in synagogues and JCCs.
East Bay
Bay Area
Peninsula
San Francisco
Afikomen Judaica
Beautiful Judaica; knowledgeable, friendly staff; works by local and Israeli artists, Fair Trade Judaica products, large selection of tallits, ritual and holiday items, books and jewelry; all affiliations welcome.
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Women of Isaiah Judaica Gift Shop
Largest selection of Judaica in Contra Costa County. Gift shop is member-run store featuring items of Judaica for every day, Shabbat, holidays and special celebrations.
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The Sukkah Project®
Easy-to-build sukkah kits for your Sukkot celebration. Everything from small sukkot for an apartment or small house to huge custom sukkot for large events. Online at www.sukkot.com
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Cutting Edge Creations
Custom ketubot (all flavors), symbolic papercuts and paper sculpture, Hebrew and English calligraphy, invitations and whimsical illustration. Commissioned pieces welcome for all occasions.
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Dayenu
Art, jewelry, tallitot, ketubot, books, cards, kiddush cups, menorahs, mezuzot, holiday items, music, toys, Ahava products. Challah on Fridays. Rent chuppahs and Israeli cell phones.
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Museums & Galleries
Jewish Heritage Museum
Collection of Judaica includes ritual objects, works on paper, sculpture, stained glass, poster art, displays of Jewish holiday celebrations and special exhibits.
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The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life
Remarkably diverse archive, library and museum holdings include art, objects, texts, music, and historical documents about Jews in the global diaspora and the American West. Reopening in September 2021.
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Isaacs Gallery
Rotating art and photography exhibits celebrating Jewish life. Free exhibit openings with artist receptions.
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Koch Gallery at the Schultz Cultural Arts Hall
Innovative collection of art exhibits and receptions, welcoming local and national artists to the Oshman Family JCC for their work to be enjoyed by all.
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Peninsula JCC Art Gallery
Award-winning gallery showcases works of talented Jewish artists from around the world and presents exhibits that explore Jewish values, themes and ideas.
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Visual and Fine Arts Center at the APJCC
Gallery featuring local, national and Israeli artists and traveling exhibits of Judaica, often accompanied by lectures by the featured artist.
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Elizabeth S. and Alvin I. Fine Museum
Exhibits of works from the synagogue's Judaica and archive collections, student and staff art, and local Jewish artists. Please call for tours.
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JCCSF Katz Snyder Gallery
Rotating exhibition gallery focusing on art and culture, plus guided tours, lectures and artist events.
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The Contemporary Jewish Museum
Presents dynamic exhibitions and educational programs that explore contemporary perspectives on Jewish culture, history, art and ideas.
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Music & Choruses
Nigunim Community Chorus
Sings and performs Jewish folk, liturgical and modern songs in Hebrew, Ladino and Yiddish. New singers are always welcome. Sight-reading skill helpful but not required.
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HaShirim
Chorale's primary mission is community outreach, bringing Jewish music--classic to contemporary--to senior facilities. Meets 7 p.m. Mondays.
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Yiddish Choristers
Yiddish, some Hebrew, Ladino, Russian, English songs. Adult group meets online during pandemic, then at Palo Alto synagogue after pandemic at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Email for schedule.
Jewish Folk Chorus of San Francisco
Over 90 years of singing and performing primarily Yiddish folk music; also Ladino, Hebrew and Russian songs. Meets in San Francisco on Tuesday nights. All are welcome. (during pandemic, meeting on Zoom)
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Performing Arts
Arts, Culture, & Civic Life
Arts and culture programming features music, film and literary events. Public programs designed in partnership with guest curators and local artists.
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Jewish Circle Theatre
Theater's mission is to celebrate the diversity and heritage of both Jewish American and Israeli culture through entertaining and thought-provoking live performances.
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Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts
Year-round performances featuring singer-songwriters, concerts, eclectic music, conversations with authors; spotlights up-and-coming performers. Summer evening outdoor concerts.
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PJCC Cultural and Performing Arts
Thought-provoking lecture series, award-winning art gallery, concerts, author readings, renowned performers, cultural events, and much more.
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Schultz Cultural Arts Hall at the Oshman Family JCC
Arts venue featuring internationally acclaimed performers and authors in stimulating season of music, drama, dance, lectures, and art.
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JCCSF Arts & Ideas
Enlightening lectures and conversations with ground-breaking thought leaders and intellectuals, star chefs and food mavens, up-and-coming authors, film and TV makers whose ideas are reshaping our world.
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Sports
Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Northern California
Recognizes distinguished achievement of Northern California Jewish sports figures. Provides support for Jewish athletes in need; places books on Jewish sports history in libraries; facilitates Jewish Heritage Nights with local professional teams.
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Yiddish
KlezCalifornia
Connect with Yiddish culture: website includes searchable database of events online and all over Northern California, Bay Area resources including klezmer bands. Free monthly e-newsletter.
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Kutner Yiddish Resources
Yiddish website, international Anglo-Yiddish newsletter, register and attend Fishl's international Yiddish Zoom Group.
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