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Jewish Events in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley

40 upcoming Jewish community events in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley from Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area's calendar: classes, holiday celebrations, family and young adult programs, volunteering and more.

Updated daily · last read Oct 7, 2026

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October 2026

Film Screening of Holding Liat
Wed, Oct 76:00 – 8:00 PMPalm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
The Faith in Diversity Coalition of Palm Springs faith communities, in partnership with J Street, will host a special screening of a powerful documentary that follows the story of Israeli-American Liat Atzili, who was…
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Today
Hadassah Event @ JFedPS
Thu, Oct 89:30 – 11:30 AM
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Tomorrow
Sun City Jewish Services Event
Thu, Oct 82:00 – 4:00 PM
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Tomorrow
Havurah of the Desert Speaker Series: Disappointment and Forgiveness; Moshé Habia
Sun, Oct 1110:15 AM – 12:15 PM
October 11, 10:15 am, In-Person Speaker Disappointment and Forgiveness; Moshé Habia In this transformative session, Moshé Habia explores why focusing on "healing" the past unintentionally anchors us to the past—and to…
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This week
Families
PJ Library Ice Cream Social
Sun, Oct 112:00 – 4:00 PMJewish Federation of the Desert, 69710 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
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This week
Ramat HaNegev Delegation Visit to JFedPS
Sun, Oct 11Jewish Federation of the Desert, 69710 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
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This week
Conversation with Producer & co-writer, Carol King: Sapiro v. Ford – The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford
Thu, Oct 156:00 – 7:00 PMTolerance Education Center, 35147 Landy Ln, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
Thursday, October 15 @ 6pm Sapiro v. RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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Temple Sinai Luncheon
Thu, Oct 15
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JMOGD Annual Business Meeting and Lunch
Thu, Oct 15
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Brandeis Women Event @ Mission Hills
Fri, Oct 1611:30 AM – 1:30 PMMission Hills Country Club, 34600 Mission Hills Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
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JFS Bowling Fundraiser
Sun, Oct 184:00 – 7:00 PMFantasy Lanes Bowling Center, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio, CA 92203, USA
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The Shalom Book Club
Mon, Oct 193:00 – 4:00 PM
Shalom Book Club Havurah of the Desert The Shalom Book Club meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 3 pm via Zoom. See havurahofthedesert.org/bookclub for each month's book and for a link to join or ask questions.
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Temple Sinai Shabbat Dinner honoring Rabbi & Cantorial Soloist
Fri, Oct 236:45 – 8:45 PM
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Local March of the Living Delegation Meeting w/Monise
Sun, Oct 253:00 – 4:30 PMJewish Federation of the Desert, 69710 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
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Tree of Life Documentary Film Screening (rescheduling — new date TBD)
Tue, Oct 277:00 – 9:00 PMJewish Federation of the Desert, 69710 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
Details TBD. This screening is being rescheduled — new date pending, keeping this placeholder so the details aren't lost in the meantime.
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November 2026

Havurah of the Desert Speaker Series: Christian Nationalism and the Threat to Religious Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights; Heidi Beirich,
Sun, Nov 110:15 AM – 12:15 PM
November 1, 10:15 am, In-Person Speaker Christian Nationalism and the Threat to Religious Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights; Heidi Beirich, Ph.D. Christian Nationalism is a growing far-right political movement that…
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Resistance: They Fought Back” - Q&A with Dr. Steven D. Meed
Sun, Nov 13:00 – 4:00 PMTolerance Education Center, 35147 Landy Ln, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
Sunday, November 1 @ 3pm Resistance: They Fought Back” Q&A with Dr. Steven D. RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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JMOGD Torah Study Class
Mon, Nov 210:30 AM – 12:00 PMJewish Federation of the Desert, 69710 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
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JMOGD New Member Coffee
Wed, Nov 410:00 AM – 12:00 PMJewish Federation of the Desert, 69710 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
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Palm Springs Pride Parade
Sun, Nov 8
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Poetry during the Shoah: A Kristallnacht Commemoration and Seminar
Sun, Nov 8Tolerance Education Center, 35147 Landy Ln, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
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Sun City Jewish Services Event
Thu, Nov 122:00 – 4:00 PM
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JMOGD Ladies Luncheon
Fri, Nov 13
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A Musical Evening with the Mod Squad
Sat, Nov 147:00 – 9:00 PMTemple Sinai, 73251 Hovley Ln W, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA
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Palm Springs Food & Wine Fest
Sat, Nov 14
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JFedPS Women's Philanthropy Yad b'yad featuring Israeli Chef Beejhy Barhany
Sun, Nov 153:00 – 4:30 PMJewish Federation of the Desert, 69710 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
Beejhy Barhany is a cultural and community icon. Born in Ethiopia, raised in Israel, and currently living in New York City, she is the founder of the BINA Cultural Foundation and the owner of Tsion Café, a renowned…
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Hadassah Event @ JFedPS
Thu, Nov 1910:00 AM – 12:00 PMJewish Federation of the Desert, 69710 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
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JMOGD Couples Lunch
Thu, Nov 19
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Temple Sinai Luncheon: AI & Computers
Thu, Nov 19
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JFedPS Women's Philanthropy: L'Chaim America!
Sat, Nov 217:00 – 9:00 PMTemple Sinai, 73251 Hovley Ln W, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA
Sophisticated, heartfelt and true stories that examine Jewish life in America today. Presented by The Braid and made possible in part with support by the National Endowment for the Arts. To commemorate America's 250th…
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JFS Event @ Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage
Sun, Nov 2210:30 AM – 1:30 PM
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December 2026

JMOGD Chanukah Dinner
Wed, Dec 2
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Taub Center Lecture ft. Miri Eisin
Thu, Dec 37:00 – 8:00 PMJewish Federation of the Desert
Part of our Israeli current events lecture series. Speaker: Miri Eisin, retired Colonel, IDF.
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Congregation Beth Shalom Hanukkah Auction
Sat, Dec 5
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JFS Patron Party
Mon, Dec 76:00 – 8:00 PM
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JFedPS Hanukkah Celebration @ Indian Ridge
Tue, Dec 83:00 – 5:00 PMIndian Ridge Country Club, 76375 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA
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JFS Latke Cookoff Event
Tue, Dec 8
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Hadassah Event @ Sun City Shadow Hills
Thu, Dec 109:30 – 11:30 AMSun City Shadow Hills, 80-814 Sun City Blvd, Indio, CA 92203, USA
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Sun City Jewish Services Event
Thu, Dec 102:00 – 4:00 PM
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Families
PJ Library Hanukkah Pajamukkah: Havdalah Under the Stars
Sat, Dec 125:30 – 7:00 PMJewish Federation of the Desert, 69710 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
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About events in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley

These are the community events Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area publishes on its calendar at jfedps.org, read by FedFinder every day. Religious services, holiday dates and internal meetings aren't included here; the full calendar has them. A listing on a public calendar isn't always open to everyone, so check eligibility and registration with the host.

Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area on FedFinder → Programs, ways to get involved, and how to get in touch.

Jewish events nearby

San Diego 10 events · 76 mi
Orange County, California 40 events · 80 mi
The San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys 36 events · 93 mi
Long Beach 48 events · 98 mi
Los Angeles 37 events · 112 mi

Questions

Where can I find Jewish events in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley?

This page lists the upcoming community events on Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area's calendar (40 right now), read daily. For the Federation's programs, services and how to get involved, see its FedFinder page.

Are these events open to everyone?

Many are. Each listing says so when it's open to all; otherwise check eligibility, cost and registration with the host before you go.

How do I get my event listed in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley?

Hosts can submit an event on FedFinder's "Promote your event" page. A featured event appears at the top of this page and the Event Calendar for people looking for events in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.