friday | 20

Scholar-in-residence. Rabbi Benay Lappe. Workshops and services. Through Feb. 22. At Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, 290 Dolores St., S.F. $25-$90. (415) 861-6932.

sunday | 22

Interfaith couples workshop. At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 9:30 a.m. (408) 358-1751.

“When Intermarriage is Good for the Jews: An Exploration and Evaluation of Dumb Stereotypes, Terrifying Statistics and True Stories.” Karen Kushner, director, Jewish Choice Initiative. Sponsor: Congregation Rodef Sholom. At Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 9:30 a.m. (415) 479-3441.

“Rabbi’s Breakfast Club.” Study session with Rabbi Ted Alexander. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., S.F. 10 a.m. (415) 664-7373.

“Ethics of War in Judaism.” Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe. Sponsor: Chabad of San Mateo. At Bayshore Corporate Center, conference room, 1710 S. Amphlett Blvd., San Mateo. 10:30 a.m. $5. (650) 341-4510.

Israeli folk dancing. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., S.F. 12 p.m. $1-$5. (415) 664-7373.

“Jewish Patrons and the Paradox of Portraiture: Paintings by Ingres, Sargent, Picasso and Klimt.” Norman Kleeblatt, Susan and Elihu Rose curator of fine arts, Jewish Museum New York. Roselyn Yellin Lecture. At Judah L. Magnes Museum’s future site, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 2 p.m. (510) 549-6950.

Volunteer training. Rabbi Miriam Senturia, community rabbi of the Greater East Bay, instructs volunteers on visiting ill people. First of four sessions. At East Bay federation building, 300 Grand Ave., Oakland. 2 p.m. (510) 839-2900, ext. 212.

monday | 23

“American Heart Association CPR.” First of two Monday sessions. Sponsor: Jewish Community Relations Council. At S.F. federation building, second floor Koret board room, 121 Steuart St. 9:30 a.m. (415) 977-7442.

“Raising Boys.” First of two Monday sessions. At Parents Place San Francisco, 1710 Scott St. 6 p.m. $20. (415) 359-2454.

“Humanistic Judaism 101.” At Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $5. Reservations: (510) 848-0237, ext. 112.

“Jewish Girls, Muslim Societies: An Exploration of Life at the Crossroads.” Loolwa Khazzoom, editor of “The Flying Camel: Essays on Identity by Women of North African and Middle Eastern Jewish Heritage,” facilitates discussion and readings by Bay Area writers. Rosh Chodesh lecture open to women. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 7:30 p.m. Free. (650) 494-3464.

“New York City Genealogy: 19th and 20th Century Sources.” Sponsor: San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.jewishgen.org/sfbajgs.

tuesday | 24

“What Can Be Done About the Resurgence of Anti-Semitism and Anti-Zionism?” Jack Drori, lecturer on the history and politics of the Middle East. At Contra Costa Jewish Community Center, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 10 a.m. $3-$5. (925) 938-7800.

“Read With Your Baby.” For babies up to 18 months old and their parents. At Parents Place San Francisco, 1710 Scott St. 2 p.m. $20. (415) 359-2454.

Self-defense. First of 10 sessions. Sponsor: Jewish Community Relations Council. At S.F. federation building, second floor, Koret board room, 121 Steuart St. 5:30 p.m. (415) 977-7442.

“Divorcing or Separating Families Workshop.” For parents of children up to age 4. First of six Tuesday sessions. At Parents Place Palo Alto, 410 Sherman Ave. 6:30 p.m. $30 a session. (650) 688-3040.

“Financial Fitness for Parents.” At Parents Place San Francisco, 1710 Scott St. 6:30 p.m. $20. (415) 359-2454.

“Raising a Highly Sensitive Child.” For parents of children ages 2 to 7. At Parents Place Palo Alto, 410 Sherman Ave. 7 p.m. $25. (650) 688-3040.

“Purim: A Bacchanal.” At Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $5. Reservations: (510) 848-0237, ext. 112.

“Sacraments: Encounters with Touchable God.” The Rev. Dick Sparks. For Catholic-Jewish couples. At Newman Hall, 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. (510) 848-7812.

wednesday | 25

“Folklore and Magic in Jewish Culture.” Professor David Biale, U.C. Davis. Bring your own lunch. At Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 12 p.m. $5. Reservations: (510) 848-0237, ext. 112.

“Choosing a Kindergarten.” At Parents Place San Francisco, 1710 Scott St. 5 p.m. $25. (415) 359-2454.

thursday | 26

“Profiles in Judean Courage: The Reforms of Kings Hezekiah and Josiah.” Jehon Grist, executive director, Lehrhaus Judaica. Multi-Interest Day Lecture Series. At Temple Beth Sholom, 642 Dolores Ave., San Leandro. 10:15 a.m. $5. (510) 839-2900, ext. 233.

“Help! I’m Stressed.” For ages 3 to 8. At Parents Place Palo Alto, 410 Sherman Ave. 7 p.m. $30. (650) 688-3040.

“The Jewish War: The Battle to Keep the Jewish People One.” Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author of “The Ten Commandments of Character.” Sponsor: South Bay Institute for Jewish Living and Learning. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 7:30 p.m. $10-$25. (408) 358-5918.

“Shanghai Ghetto: The Real Story.” Three former refugees tell their stories. Sponsors: Tillie and Rene Molho Endowment for Holocaust Remembrance of the East Bay federation, Contra Costa Jewish Community Center’s Cultural Arts Committee and Contra Costa International Jewish Film Festival. At CCJCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 7:30 p.m. (925) 938-7800.

friday | 27

“The Healing Power of Psalms.” Weekend of programs with Samuel Chiel, author of “For Thou Art With Me — The Healing Power of Psalms,” and concert by Voices of Musica Sacra. At Congregation B’nai Shalom, 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. (925) 934-9446.

“And the Streets Were Paved with Gold: The Unconventional Journey of San Francisco Jews.” Marc Dollinger, professor of Jewish studies, San Francisco State University. At Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St. 9 a.m. Reservations: (415) 292-1293.

“Read With Your Baby.” For babies between 18 months and 3 years old. At Parents Place San Francisco, 1710 Scott St. 1:30 p.m. $20. (415) 359-2454.

saturday | 28

“Life Under Construction: Learning to Fix What is Broken in Our Lives and in Our World.” Rabbi Naomi Levy. At Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 1 p.m. (415) 479-3441.

“Pirkei Imahot: Wisdom of Our Mothers.” Rabbi Naomi Levy. At Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7:30 p.m. (415) 479-3441.

sunday | 29

“Children’s Circle.” Sponsor: The Friendship Circle. Volunteers work with Jewish children with special needs, using art, music, sports and more. At Community Center of Mitchell Park, 3800 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 2 p.m. (650) 424-9800.

“Families at the Magnes: Picture Book Circle.” First of six Sunday sessions. For children ages 4 to 8 and their families. Examining classic illustrated books and the Jewish values at the heart of the stories. At Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St., Berkeley. 2 p.m. $50-$60. (510) 549-6950.

“The History and Myths of Anti-Semitism.” Yossi Offenberg, director of Jewish programs at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. Sponsor: Schindler’s Ark. At St. James Fellowship Hall, Park Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 4101 Park Blvd., Oakland. 3 p.m. Free. (510) 533-1202.

“Celebrate the Hidden Cook in the Bible: An Evening of Food, Facts and Fragrance.” At Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 5 p.m. $18-$22. Reservations: (510) 848-0237, ext. 112.