In the Greater Community

Shabbat Picnic Dinner
Event by Jewish Baby Network and Beth Jacob
Friday, June 13, 5:15 PM, Congregation Beth Jacob, Redwood City
Grab your blankets, bring your own vegetarian picnic dinner, and head on over to Congregation Beth Jacob in Redwood City for some baby and tot Shabbat fun. REGISTER

Virtual Jewish Birth Prep Workshop
Sun, Jun 15, 3:00–5:00 PM, Zoom
Learn about rituals during pregnancy, labor and delivery, choosing a Hebrew name, circumcision/bris, naming and welcoming ceremonies, Jewish parenting and more. REGISTER

Newborn Playgroup for Babies 0 - 9 Months
Sunday, June 22, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM, Parents Place, Palo Alto
Join us to learn about your baby and get to know other new parents, while sharing the joys and oys of being a new parent. All attendees receive a baby bag full of gifts for you and your baby. 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

March With JCRC at San Francisco Pride
Sunday, June 29, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, San Francisco
Join the greater community in one of the Bay Area’s most joyful, visible, and proud moments of the year — the Proud & Jewish contingent at the 2025 San Francisco Pride Parade! This year’s contingent is set to be our biggest and boldest yet, led by JCRC Bay Area, JCCSF, Keshet, Sha’ar Zahav, A Wider Bridge, and the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. Whether you’re LGBTQ+, Jewish, an ally, or all of the above — this is your invitation to show up in love, solidarity, and celebration.

What to Expect:

• An amazing custom float
• Music, swag and dancing
• A FREE Proud & Jewish T-shirt (if you register by June 15!)
• A joyful, visible presence of LGBTQ+ Jews and allies from across the Bay
• All ages and abilities are welcome.

For security purposes, Proud & Jewish participants must pre-register. Safety and security are our top priority; we will be working closely with SF Pride and local law enforcement to ensure a safe and enjoyable parade for our contingent. REGISTER

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

URJ PRIDE MONTH EVENTS
These programs are sponsored by Keshet and generously supported the YES Fund of the Women of Reform Judaism.

Special Topics in Being a Parent: A Conversation with S Bear Bergman
June 11, 5:00 PM, Online
Join us for a virtual conversation with S. Bear Bergman, author of "Special Topics in Being a Parent: A Queer and Tender Guide to Things I've Learned About Parenting, Mostly the Hard Way." Together, we’ll explore the intersections of parenting, Judaism, and raising children in today’s complex world. This event, perfect for grown-ups of all ages, draws on Bergman’s experiences and advice around non-traditional family structures, introducing new foods, and supporting kids through big life changes. REGISTER

LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Belonging: Pride, Policy, and the Power of Allyship
Jun 17, 2025 05:00 PM, Zoom
Join for a special Pride Month program led by Joy Villareal-Belford (she/her), Southwest Education and Training Manager at Keshet. Together, we'll explore what meaningful allyship looks like within Jewish and social justice spaces, how to create truly welcoming and inclusive communities, and the current landscape of LGBTQ+ rights—including a legislative update during a pivotal month for Supreme Court decisions. Joy will offer insight, inspiration, and action steps for standing in solidarity with LGBTQ+ Jews and families, and the increasing importance of supporting LGBTQ+ folks during this politically tumultuous time. You will leave this session with action steps you can take – both personally, and within your Jewish community – to help protect and support our LGBTQ+ friends year-round. REGISTER

Queer Torah: Reading Jewish Text from a Trans Perspective with Joy Ladin
Wednesday, June 18, 4:00 PM
In this free, beginner-friendly session, we’ll explore foundational Torah stories, examine portrayals of God beyond binary gender, study passages that challenge rigid categories, and discuss how identity shapes interpretation. This space welcomes honest questions and personal language. Together, we’ll discover how Jewish wisdom belongs to all of us. This program will be auto-captioned, and we will make every effort to meet any request for accommodations. REGISTER