saturday | 1

“Ima Avaza.” Congregation Beth Am’s version of Mother Goose, a program for infants and toddlers. Also Nov. 7, 14 and 21. At synagogue, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 10 a.m. (408) 245-7641.

“Black, White and Jewish.” A three-hour drama and creative arts workshop exploring African American and Jewish interracial relationships and identities. At California Institute of Integral Studies, 695 Minna St., Room 107, S.F. 12 p.m. Reservations: (415) 931-3093.

sunday | 2

Rabbi Nelly Shulman. The first Russian-born female rabbi appears as a guest speaker. At Congregation Shir Hadash, 16555 Shannon Road, Los Gatos. 9:30 a.m. (408) 358-1751.

“Supporting Israel: Is the Tent Big Enough for Me?” Yossi Beilin, former minister of justice under Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Sponsor: Jewish Community Relations Council and Israel Center of the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation. At Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 1 p.m. (415) 472-5128.

“Coffee with the Clergy.” For interfaith couples. Sponsor: Building Jewish Bridges. At Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7:30 p.m. Free. (415) 479-3441.

monday | 3

“When it was Our War: A Soldier’s Wife on the Home Front.” Stella Stuberman. At Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 12 p.m. $7-$10. (415) 292-1219.

“Your 1-Year-Old.” At Parents Place San Francisco, 1710 Scott St. 5 p.m. $25. Reservations: (415) 359-2454.

“Handling Anger.” First of two Monday sessions. At Parents Place Marin, 600 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 6:30 p.m. $50. Reservations: (415) 491-7959.

“Talking to Children About Adoption.” At Parents Place Marin, 600 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 7 p.m. $20. Reservations: (415) 491-7959.

“Best-Loved American Jewish Short Stories.” Laura Bernell, literature instructor, discusses Isaac Bashevis Singer, Bernard Malamud and more. First of four Monday sessions. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 7:30 p.m. $35-$55. Reservations: (408) 366-9117.

“Deuteronomy.” Rabbi Daniel Pressman. First of six Monday sessions. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 7:30 p.m. $30-$50. Reservations: (408) 366-9117.

“The Essence of Jewish Wisdom for Everyday Living.” Rabbi Aaron Hecht, Richmond Torah Center. At Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 1808 Wedemeyer St. 7:30 p.m. $12. (415) 292-1237.

tuesday | 4

“Boogie to the Beat.” For children ages 18 to 36 months and their parents. First of eight Tuesday sessions. At Parents Place S.F., 1710 Scott St. 10 a.m. $15 a session. Reservations: (415) 359-2454.

“Media Relations, Higher Education and the Shrinking News Hole.” Debra Holtz, media relations officer, St. Mary’s College. At Contra Costa Jewish Community Center, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 10 a.m. $3-$5. (925) 938-7800.

“Arts Explosion.” For children ages 2 to 3. First of eight Tuesday sessions. At Parents Place S.F., 1710 Scott St. 11:30 a.m. $15 a session. Reservations: (415) 359-2454.

“Children with Learning Differences.” First of two Tuesday sessions. At Parents Place Palo Alto, 410 Sherman Ave. 7 p.m. $30 a session. Reservations: (650) 688-3040.

“Creating a Shared Spirituality for Interfaith Couples.” First of four Tuesday sessions. At Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 2150 Post St., S.F. 7 p.m. Reservations: (415) 449-1200.

“Queer Torah Study Project.” First of seven Tuesday sessions. At Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, 290 Dolores St., S.F. 7 p.m. $36-$72. (415) 861-6932.

“Your School-Age Child.” At Parents Place Marin, 600 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 7 p.m. $25. Reservations: (415) 491-7959.

“Learn Trope and to Chant Torah.” First of nine Tuesday sessions. At Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, 290 Dolores St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $36-$72. Reservations: (415) 861-6932, ext. 305.

wednesday | 5

“Boogie to the Bitty Beat.” For children ages 8 to 18 months and their parents. First of eight Tuesday sessions. At Parents Place S.F., 1710 Scott St. 11:30 a.m. $15 a session. Reservations: (415) 359-2454.

“Raising a Spirited Child.” First of two Wednesday sessions. At Parents Place S.F., 1710 Scott St. 6:30 p.m. $20 a session. Reservations: (415) 359-2454.

“Learning to Set Limits with Toddlers and Twos.” First of two Wednesday sessions. At Parents Place Marin, 600 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 7 p.m. $40 a session. Reservations: (415) 491-7959.

“Parenting Preschoolers.” First of two Wednesday sessions. At Parents Place Palo Alto, 410 Sherman Ave. 7 p.m. $30. Reservations: (650) 688-3040.

“Current and Future Roles of High-Tech in Silicon Valley, Israel and Around the World.” Eric Benhamou, chairman of the board, 3Com Corp., Palm Inc. and PalmSource Inc. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 7:30 p.m. $5. (408) 366-9117.

“Exploring the Heart in Judaism and Jewish Spirituality.” Ron Bendrick, spiritual healer. First of four Wednesday sessions. At Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $35-$40. Reservations: (510) 848-0237, ext. 112.

“Times and Seasons: A Workshop from a Jewish Perspective for Interfaith Couples.” First of six Wednesday sessions. At Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 7:30 p.m. $60-$70. Reservations: (925) 283-8575.

“Writing My Lost Family History.” Mark Cohen, author of “Last Century of a Sephardic Community — The Jews of Monastir, 1839-1943.” At Bureau of Jewish Education’s Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. Free. (415) 567-3327.

“Positive Discipline.” First of three Wednesday sessions. At Parents Place Santa Rosa, 1360 N. Dutton Ave., Suite C. 6 p.m. $20 a session. Reservations: (707) 571-2048.

thursday | 6

“Mothers of Sons.” First of two Thursday sessions. At Parents Place S.F., 1710 Scott St. 10 a.m. $20 a session. Reservations: (415) 359-2454.

“1948: The Birth of Israel and the Origins of the Palestinian Refugee Crisis.” Fred Rosenbaum, historian and founding director of Lehrhaus Judaica. Multi-Interest Day Adventures in Jewish Learning series. At Temple Beth Sholom, 642 Dolores Ave., San Leandro. 10:15 a.m. $5. (510) 839-2900, ext. 233.

“Look, I Can Cook!” For children ages 2 to 4 and their parents. First of six Thursday sessions. Also available Fridays starting Nov. 7. At Parents Place S.F., 1710 Scott St. 12 p.m. $18.75 a session. Reservations: (415) 359-2454.

“Positive Discipline.” At Parents Place S.F., 1710 Scott St. 12 p.m. $25. Reservations: (415) 359-2454.

Book group. Sponsor: Women’s American ORT, Vista Nueva chapter. Discussion of Susan Vreeland’s “The Girl in Hyacinth Blue.” At private home in Piedmont. 12:30 p.m. (510) 652-2292.

“The Poetry of Yehuda Amichai.” Lecture for Holocaust survivors. At Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 2150 Post St., S.F. 2 p.m. Reservations: (415) 449-3843.

“Adjusting to Marriage After Baby.” First of two Thursday sessions. At Parents Place S.F., 1710 Scott St. 7 p.m. $40 a couple. Reservations: (415) 359-2454.

“After the Baby is Born: Dealing with Post-Birth Blues.” At Parents Place Marin, 600 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 7 p.m. $25. Reservations: (415) 491-7959.

“Bringing Jewish Traditions into Your Home.” Ellen Brosbe, Bureau of Jewish Education. Sponsor: Women’s Alliance of the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation. At private home. 7 p.m. $5. (650) 349-1523.

“Choosing a Preschool.” At Parents Place Palo Alto, 410 Sherman Ave. 7 p.m. $25. Reservations: (650) 688-3040.

“Early Zionism.” At Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 1808 Wedemeyer St. 7 p.m. $10-$12. (415) 292-1237.

“Uncovering Ancient Kabbalistic Treasures for Creating Success Now.” Jill Lebeau, psychotherapist, and Joy Thomas, life coach. At Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $8-$10. Reservations: (510) 848-0237, ext. 112.

friday | 7

“Shabbaton Israel Student Leadership Retreat.” Continues on Nov. 8. Sponsor: Israel Center of the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation. At Marin Headlands Institute, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Building 1033, Sausalito. Reservations: (415) 512-6203.

“Ready, Set, Go! Preparing for Preschool.” First of six Friday sessions. At Parents Place S.F., 1710 Scott St. 10 a.m. $20 a session. Reservations: (415) 359-2454.

saturday | 8

“Rabin Memorial Lecture.” Video presentation from Yossi Beilin, former minister of justice under Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Moshe Maoz, professor and Mideast expert at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, will discuss the peace process. Sponsor: Israel Center of the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation.

At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F.

7:30 p.m. (415) 512-6203.