In the Greater Community

Jewish Heritage Night: San Jose Earthquakes
Wednesday, July 16, 7:30 PM, PayPal Park
Join the 3rd Annual San Jose Earthquakes, Jewish Heritage Night! This is an opportunity for us to show up in meaningful numbers as a Jewish Community, connect with friends and spend some time enjoying each other. You can purchase your tickets and add on an exclusive Jewish Heritage Night item. Supplies are limited so make sure you purchase ASAP! PURCHASE TICKETS

Divorce & Discovery Retreat
October 23-26, 2025
Camp Tawonga is proud to offer a long weekend of immersive Jewish healing, community building and self-discovery for those going through divorce, in the stunning beauty of the Sierra Mountains. Traverse one of life’s great challenges with the support and guidance of Jewish ritual, wisdom and community. REGISTER

Bay Area Parent Assembly
Sunday, July 20, Foster City (Address provided upon registration)

Join Limmud Bay Area for a full-day gathering of Jewish parents, educators and innovators exploring the joys and complexities of parenting today. Explore pathways to positive Jewish identity, resilience, wisdom and a shared commitment to Israel – this day is for you.

Connect in person with other parents in engaging sessions, workshops and discussions. Limited on-site, supervised childcare (preschool-aged and above) will be offered. Our present time is packed with questions of new complexity, shifting trust, and fewer close-knit communities. This is an invitation for Jewish parents to come together, to give voice to the concerns, and to chart a new path. REGISTER HERE

Applications Are Now Open for the 2025–2026 J Leaders Academy
This cohort-based program empowers Jewish young adults to strengthen their leadership skills, deepen their Jewish identity, and build meaningful community—personally, professionally, and communally. The Academy is designed for emerging leaders who are looking to:

• Grow as values-driven leaders
• Engage more deeply with Jewish life and community
• Make an impact locally, nationally, and globally

LEARN MORE & APPLY

SF Jewish Film Festival
July 17 - August 3 
The 45th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival is here! With 70 films from around the globe, from world premieres to awards contenders, we have a film for you, your friends, your bubbe, and everyone in between! Join us for 18 electrifying days of independent film and original, Jewish storytelling in theaters around San Francisco and the East Bay. BROWSE THE PROGRAM

Shabbat in the Garden
Friday, July 18, 5:15–6:45 PM, PJCC, Foster City
Join JBN and friends from PJCC for a lovely kid-friendly dinner and tot Shabbat service in the lovely PJCC Garden. REGISTER

Shabbat Picnic Dinner
Friday, July 25, 5:30–7:00 PM, OFJCC, Palo Alto
Grab your blankets and a picnic dinner and join JBN and OFJCC friends for Shabbat music, shakers, puppets, dancing, playtime and more! REGISTER

Camp Tawonga Family Camp With Jewish Baby Network
September 4-7, Camp Tawonga, Yosemite National Park
JBN is excited to be joining Camp Tawonga. JBN's Jen Altman will be on staff that weekend at camp, and our JBN families will receive a discount of $50 per person if they are new to Tawonga. REGISTER