The Bay Area Celebrates Yom Ha'atzmaut

Celebrate 66 years of  Israeli diversity, democracy and innovation.

May Israel, the nation state of the Jewish people continue to go from strength to strength

Via the calendar at the J weekly

Saturday/ May 3

“Early Celebration of Israel’s 66th Birthday.” Guest speakers, live music and an Israeli-themed luncheon. 9:30 a.m. At Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. Free. http://www.bethamisr.org.

Sunday/May 4

“Israel in Marin.” Celebrate Israel Independence Day with live music, art, Miller’s East Coast Deli food and a birthday cake. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 9:30-2:30 p.m. Free. http://www.marinjcc.org.
Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebration. Celebration of Israel Independence Day with live music, dancing and Israeli food. At Temple Israel of Alameda, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. 11 a.m. Free. http://www.templeisraelalameda.org.

Tuesday/ May 6

“Made in Israel.” Israeli independence celebration with wine tasting, live music, art exhibits and more. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 4 p.m. Free. http://www.paloaltojcc.org.
“Yom Ha’Atzmaut Community Celebration.” Celebrate Israel’s birthday with live music and dancing, games for children and wine tasting. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 4:30 p.m. Free. http://www.pjcc.org.
Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebration. Two Israeli bands perform; falafel for sale. Sponsored by the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation. At Justin Herman Plaza, 1 Market St., S.F. 12 p.m. Free. http://www.jewishfed.org.

Wednesday/May 7

Israel celebration. Dancing followed by an Israeli-themed dinner. At Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Dr., Tiburon. 4 p.m. Free RSVP (415) 388-1818.