The lecture is part of an ongoing series offered by The South Bay Institute for Jewish Living and Learning. Other upcoming lectures include:

*"Dispatches from the Battle Front for Jewish Survival," by CBS News Correspondent Dan Raviv at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, also at Congregation Beth David.

*"Reclaiming the Power of Blessing: An Inclusive Approach to Jewish Prayer," by poet and Judaic scholar Marcia Falk at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at the synagogue.

*"A Jewish Perspective on Time and Aging," by Ms. magazine co-founder Letty Cottin Pogrebin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at the synagogue.

Reservations and childcare information: (408) 358-3636, ext. 57.