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“Tali and the Timeless Time” Book Release Party with Author Mira Amiras
Join us for the Book Release party for Tali and the Timeless Time, a beautifully illustrated book for the whole family from award-winning author Mira Z. Amiras. With warmth and sensitivity, this heartfelt story explores the emotions and challenges that come with an aging family member’s memory loss, offering young readers a touching journey through love, tradition, and understanding as they navigate changing family relationships.
Golden State Valkyries Jewish Community Night
Jewish Community Night with the Golden State Valkyries, Sunday August 17 at Chase Center San Francisco. Join us as we celebrate Jewish community and off-the-hook basketball with the WNBA’s newest team!
Café-komen at Afikomen
Enjoy fresh coffee and tea at our Cafe-komen Summer Sundays in July, 11am-1pm!
AI and Jewish Tradition: A Conversation and Book Release Party with Author Michael Rosen and Rabbanit Meira Wolkenfeld
Join us for a lively discussion on how ancient stories of creation and responsibility can illuminate the future of AI in today’s world.
The Little Pop-Up Thrift Shop
Do your part to stop fast fashion - buy used clothes at The Little Pop-Up Thrift Shop!
Theology of Psalms: Praying Biblical Poetry
Explore the spiritual poetry in the Book of Psalms. Jews often take great comfort in reciting chapters of Tehillim (Psalms), but we rarely study them carefully. In these sessions, we will explore the spiritual world of the Book of Psalms. Join us!
Afikomen Hanukkah Party
You're invited! Join us on the second night of Hanukkah for music, nosh, prizes & a public menorah lighting w/ Rabbi Chaim
The Book of Izzy Release Party and Book Talk w/ Author Ben Gonshor
The Book of Izzy is a story about a man trying to find his own place between two worlds as he reckons with letting go of his painful past to focus on creating a fulfilling present. In the process, Izzy embarks on a fanciful, romantic voyage that forces him to come to terms with his Jewish identity and a mysterious bird. Join us!
God of Our Mothers: What Our Matriarchs Teach Us About Connecting to God
During the four weeks leading up to Rosh Hashanah we will learn about the maternal aspects of God through the biblical matriarchs we encounter during the High Holy Days, particularly on Rosh Hashanah. Join us!
A Speaker is a Wilderness: Poems on the Sacred Path from Broken to Whole - Book Release Party with Anna Goodman Herrick
Join us for a lively and moving poetic journey with Anna Goodman Herrick as she weaves Jewish sacred texts, mysticism, human rights, and a modern voice of radical love, taking us on a path of healing from brokenness to wholeness.
Always Already There: Shabbat and the Illusory Search for God w/ Rabbi Chaim and Project Zug
Afikomen Judaica is partnering with Project Zug to offer our community an engaging in-person learning experience facilitated by Rabbi Chaim.
“The Psalms: A Guide for the Heart and Soul” A Workshop with Rabbi Allan Berkowitz
Join us for a warm and lively journey through some of the most engaging Psalms, highlighting language and poetry, and the Psalms' ability to infuse our lives with wisdom and holiness.
“Wages of Empire” Book Talk and Nosh with Michael J. Cooper
Join Michael J. Cooper and friends for a book talk and release party for his new book Wages of Empire.
Afikomen Hanukkah Party
Let your light shine bright! Celebrate Hanukkah at Afikomen with music, nosh, prizes and public community menorah lighting with Rabbi Chaim
I Brake for Shabbat: How Jews Create a Sacred Oasis in Time with Rabbi Chaim
Join Rabbi Chaim's two part Torah of Gathering series where we will delve into the various rituals, customs & concepts of Shabbat. If you missed part one, join us for part two.
Boichik Bagel Party: There are now good bagels at Afikomen
Boichik Bagels are coming to Afikomen!
Join us for a launch party with free bagel and cream cheese samples, coffee and good times.
ParshaNut: 54 Journeys into the World of Torah Commentary with Rabbi David Kasher
Join us for a lively discussion with Rabbi David Kasher as he teaches from his new book ParshaNut.
Café-komen Shmooze
Café-komen Shmooze
Join us for complimentary coffee in our new lounge
Sundays July 9, 16, 23 & 30
11:00am - 1:00pm at Afikomen
Celebrate RBG and RBG’s Brave and Brilliant Jewish Women with Nadine Epstein
Join us for a special intergenerational conversation and cupcake reception with Nadine Epstein, the editor-in-chief and CEO of Moment Magazine, and the author of RBG’s Brave and Brilliant Women: 33 Jewish Women to Inspire Everyone, to celebrate what would have been Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s 90th birthday.
4:00pm - 5:45pm at Afikomen
The Pearl and the Flame: Café-komen Shmooze with Special Guest Natan Margalit
Café-komen Shmooze
Join us for a special shmooze with Natan Margalit the author of The Pearl and the Flame. Enjoy complimentary coffee in our new lounge.
11:00am - 12:30pm at Afikomen
The Glassmaker’s Son Book Release Party and Reading with Peter Kupfer
The Glassmaker’s Son
Book Release Party and Reading
Join us for a lively event with local author Peter Kupfer
3:00pm - 4:00pm at Afikomen
Celebrate Life! Hanukkah Party
Join us for music, giveaway prizes, sufganiyot
& public menorah lighting w/ Rabbi Chaim at 4:30pm
Rachel Biale: LOST and FOUND Book Launch
Join Rachel Biale for the launch of her historical novel, Lost and Found, based on the true story of a Viennese Jewish family on the refugee boat with Rachel’s parents, all fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe.
Café-komen Shmooze with Rabbi Chaim & Friends
Introducing… Café-komen Shmooze
Enjoy FREE Coffee on Sunday mornings
11:00am - 12:30pm at Afikomen!
Café-komen Shmooze with Rabbi Chaim and Special Guest Jerry Derblich, Co-Founder of Afikomen
Café-komen Shmooze w/ Rabbi Chaim and Special Guest Jerry Derblich, Co-Founder of Afikomen
Find out the inside story on how Afikomen came to be, what’s behind the name and anecdotes from behind the counter.
Enjoy Complimentary Coffee
11:00am - 12:30pm at Afikomen!
Café-komen Shmooze with Rabbi Chaim and Special Guest Rav Aaron Leibowitz
Café-komen Shmooze w/ Rabbi Chaim and Special Guest Rav Aaron Leibowitz
"Independence?" - A 3rd of July discussion about the concept of liberty in Jewish tradition
Enjoy Complimentary Coffee
11:00am - 12:30pm at Afikomen!
Café-komen
Introducing... Café-komen
Enjoy FREE Coffee on Sunday mornings
11:00am - 1:00pm at Afikomen!
52 Shabbats: Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Kitchen - A Culinary Conversation with Faith Kramer & Angela Engel
Join us for a lively conversation with local author Faith Kramer, as she explores her new highly acclaimed cookbook 52 Shabbats! Travel through the global kitchen of Shabbat recipes from gefilte fish to challah, berbere lentils to cardamom cheesecakes. These seasonally organized recipes will never fail to inspire your weekly dinner menu. Books available for purchase at Afikomen.
Afikomen Hanukkah Celebration
Celebrate the Fourth Night of Hanukkah at Afikomen!
Music by SingJam! featuring Ben Kramarz
Community Menorah Lighting with Rabbi Chaim @ 4:45pm
FREE Event All Welcome * Prizes * Music * Sufganiyot * Good Friends * Good Times
Enjoy special deals & NEW Afikomen T-shirts * Buy your last minute presents
In-Store FREE Demo and Cookie Tasting
"Learn How To Bake like a Master Chef for your Family in less than 10 minutes"
Join us at Afikomen for fresh baked samples and learn more about Renewal Mill upcycled sustainable foods. Be ready for Rosh Hashanah with delicious easy to make treats.
Products include Chocolate Brownie Mix, Snickerdoodle, Oat Chocolate Chip and Sugar Cookie mixes, plus flours and snack packs. GF and Kosher, they're perfect for Holiday desserts, healthy treats and comfort food you can feel good about eating.