*Tiburon: “Hollywood’s Great Jewish Film Directors,” “Swing Is Here, Again!” “The Middle East Conflict: The Quest for Peace.” Six-day program, Aug. 10 to 15. $597 with accommodations, transportation and meals. $150 classes only.
*Burlingame: “The Great Jewish Comedians,” “The Essential Italian Art Tour: Northern Italy And Florence, “Unfamiliar Religions: Understanding Other Faiths.” Six-day program. Aug. 28 to Sept. 2. $597 with accommodations, transportation and meals. $150 classes only.
*Tiburon: “Jazz and the Pop Song,” “Jewish Identity: Three Countries — America, Israel and Russia,” “Fabulous Voices from the World of Opera.” Six-day program, Sept. 21 to 26. $597 with accommodations, transportation and meals. $150 classes only.
Farther afield, Elderhostel organizes a number of Jewish-themed programs in the United States and Europe. Among them:
*New Mexico: “Jewish Contributions to New Mexico’s Cultural History.” Seven-day program, Aug. 17 to 23. $666.
*Pennsylvania: “Dor Mi’Dor: Keeping Jewish Traditions Alive Across the Generations.” Spend a week with your grandchild and learn about Jewish family traditions. Six-day program, Aug. 24 to 29. $485.
*Spain/Portugal: “Jewish Heritage in Iberia.” Twenty-two day program, Aug. 31 to Sept. 21. $4,766.
*Ukraine/Russia: “Jewish Heritage in Russia and the Ukraine.” Twenty-two day program, Sept. 8 to 29. $4,769.
Information: (877) 426-8056 www.elderhostel.org