sunday | 11
“Tea of Life.” Women’s Distinction Ceremony sponsored by Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley. At Fairmont Hotel Imperial Ballroom, 950 Mason St., S.F. 3 p.m. $65. (408) 357-7433.
Passover ceramic seder plate playshop. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 3 p.m. $50-$55 per family. www.jccsf.org.
African American Jewish freedom seder. At Temple Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. 4 p.m. $18. (650) 961-1309.
monday | 12
YAD Smooth Monday. At Easy Lounge, 3255 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland. 7 p.m. $10. scott@jfed.org.
wednesday | 14
Coffee Talk for Moms. Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 9:30 a.m. Free. (925) 943-1484.
Celebration of Russian Jewish Women. In conjunction with International Women’s Day. At Contra Costa JCC Library, 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 7 p.m. www.jfcs-eastbay.org.
friday | 16
Shabbat Across the Bay. SVYAD, Easy Bay YLD and SF YAD. 6:30 p.m. $15. Various locations. (408) 357-7503.
sunday | 18
“Jews by Choice” brunch. Call for location. 10 a.m. Free. (510) 839-2900 ext. 249.
Island-themed benefit for Contra Costa Jewish Day School. Dinner, cocktails, entertainment and auction. At Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 5:30 p.m.
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