July Monday, July 28, 2008 - Thursday, August 7, 2008 9:30 pm The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival: The Secrets This entertaining religious mystery is a dramatic inside view of women and their struggle to be heard in the patriarchal world of the ultra-orthodox. This film is playing in multiple locations. Check the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival website for more dates/times and ticket prices. San Francisco, Berkeley, Palo Alto. Various locations Contact LGBT Alliance 415.369.2863 lgbt@sfjcf.org Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - Monday, August 4, 2008 4:30 pm The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival: Darling with Stefan Braum More than 16 years have passed since furrier Stefan Braun passed away, but for Eliezer Rath, his lover and life-partner for 39 years, Stefan's heart is still beating. Day in and day out he sits in Stefan's room which hasn’t been touched since Stefan's passed a way, recording himself talking to him. He is confronted by Stefan's cohesive family who raise doubts and suspicions about Stefan's last days in light of the will he left behind. The movie will be playing in San Francisco and Berkeley. San Francisco, 429 Castro Street, Berkeley. Various locations Contact LGBT Alliance 415.369.2863 lgbt@sfjcf.org Tuesday, July 29, 2008 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Bar is proud to present: Join us for a film and drink in the Castro! Come see pride and prejudice collide in the award-winning documentary Jerusalem Is Proud to Present, about the 2006 World Pride Conference in Jerusalem, 7:00pm at the Castro Theatre. Following the Castro screening, Nitzan Gilady, the Director, will participate in a panel on Pride & Prejudice: LGBT Rights in Jewish Life Today. Then join us for an unbridled celebration of our own pride at The Bar (456 Castro St). First drink is 2-for-1 with presentation of film ticket stub! Castro Theatre & The Bar on Castro, 429 Castro Street, San Francisco. San Francisco Contact LGBT Alliance 415.369.2863 lgbt@sfjcf.org August Saturday, August 2, 2008 - Sunday, August 3, 2008 2:00 pm The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival: The Quest for the Missing Piece This film is a thorough investigation of the tradition and implications of circumcision under the humorous pretext of the director looking for his missing piece. Berkeley, 2025 Addison St, San Francisco. Various locations Contact LGBT Alliance 415.369.2863 lgbt@sfjcf.org Tuesday, August 5, 2008 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm DOUBLE Feature / TRIPLE Rock Join the LGBT Alliance for two Jewish Film Festival showings followed by rockin drinks in the East Bay! You can also check us out on Facebook and let us know that you are coming! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6991552554&ref=ts#/event.php The Roda Theatre (Berkeley Rep), 2025 Addison Street, Berkeley. East Bay Contact LGBT Alliance 415.369.2863 lgbt@sfjcf.org September Monday, September 8, 2008 - Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Pride in Israel A 10-Day trip for people in their 20's and 30's who want to experience Israel from a LGBT Queer perspective. You never thought a trip to Israel could be so gay. You never thought a gay trip could be so Jewish. Pride in Israel flyer Pride in Israel is perfect for groups, couples or individuals looking for a fun, yet meaningful Jewish experience. Our program offers a visit to all Israel's classic sites, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Massada and the Dead Sea, while at the same time taking a deeper look at Israel's LGBT community. Some great highlights include... Meeting with gay soldiers in the Israeli army Dancing at gay and lesbian clubs Attending the Tel Aviv Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Speaking with LGBT activists and leaders Learning about the many issues going on in Israel's LGBT community Double Occupancy and without airfare: $1,199. Jewish Community Federation's LGBT Alliance, 121 Steuart Street, San Francisco. Other or NA Contact LGBT Alliance 415.369.2863 lgbt@sfjcf.org Thursday, September 18, 2008 7:30 pm Faith and Sexuality Film Series: A Jihad for Love Filmmaker Parvez Sharma travels the many worlds of this dynamic faith, discovering the stories of its most unlikely storytellers: lesbian and gay Muslims. $8. JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. East Bay Contact LGBT Alliance 415.369.2863 lgbt@sfjcf.org November Sunday, November 16, 2008 UJC General Assembly in Israel The 2008 GA -- the third to be held in Israel -- will mark Israel's 60th anniversary with a series of high-profile meetings and events in Jerusalem, inspirational visits to the North and South to see how UJC/Federation-supported work supports the Jewish state, and to Israel's cosmopolitan hub, Tel Aviv. $300 - $600. Jerusalem, Israel. Other or NA Contact UJC Direct 212.284.6944 ujcdirect@ujc.org December Sunday, December 21, 2008 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm PJCC's Annual Latkepalooza! Community-wide Celebration Revel in the spirit of Hanukkah with this annual family favorite! Spend a festive afternoon enjoying live music, entertainment, arts and crafts, adult learning sessions, latkes, and more! Free. Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. North Peninsula Contact North Peninsula Region 650.349.1523 northpen@sfjcf.org