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“The Shape and Direction of the New Court.” With Professor Jesse Choper of Boalt Hall School of Law. At Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek. 6:30 p.m. (925) 933-5397.

“Darfur, Genocide and American Jewry.” With Rabbi David Saperstein. At Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 4 p.m. (925) 939-7218.

“Anti-Israelism and Anti-Zionism: The New Anti-Semitism?” With Jonathan Bernstein, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League. At Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 9:20 a.m. (415) 479-3441.

“The Torah of Parenting.” With Rabbi Kennard Lipman. At Congregation Beth Sholom, 1455 Elm St., Napa. 10 a.m. (707) 253-7305.

“Profits and Prophets: A Jewish Look at Business Ethics.” With Rabbi Aaron Schonbrun. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 10 a.m. (408) 257-3333.

“Interfaith Families and Anti-Semitism.” Discussion led by Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin. At Temple Sinai, 2800 Summit St., Oakland. 11:30 a.m. (510) 547-2250.

“Creation of the Universe.” With Rabbi Ephraim Chaim Trakhtenberg. At Chabad of the Greater South Bay, 3070 Louis Road, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $25. (650) 424-9800.

“Two Galilean Jews in Search of Jesus.” With Rabbi Harry A. Manhoff. At 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 10 a.m. $5-$8. (925) 938-7800.

“The Challenge of Translating the Bible.” With Professor Robert Alter of U.C. Berkeley. At the University Library, Cal State East Bay, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward. 4:30 p.m. (510) 885-3161.

“Confessions of an Economic Hit Man.” With author John Perkins. At Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. (510) 848-0237 ext.132.

“Crash Course in Jewish History — From Ezra to Einstein.” Rabbi Josh Strulowitz. At Adath Israel, 1851 Noriega St., S.F. 8 p.m. Free. (415) 564-5665.

“Houses and Housings: The Portability of Jewish Culture.” With Elayne Grossbard, curator, Judah L. Magnes Museum. At Temple Beth Sholom, 642 Dolores Ave., San Leandro. 10:15 a.m. Free. (510) 839-2900 ext. 233.

“Cross-Border Investing: Israel as a Case Study.” Panel. Berkeley Entrepeneurs Forum. At Arthur Anderson Auditorium, Haas School of Business, Berkeley. 6:30 p.m.

“Rashi’s Daughters: Book One — Joheved.” With author Maggie Anton. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 7:30 p.m. (408) 257-3333.

“History & Culture of Israel.” With Israeli singer and composer Danny Maseng. At Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 9:20 a.m. (415) 479-3441.

“Civil Rights Tales.” With Stagebridge storytellers. At Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 2 p.m. $5-$8. www.brjcc.org.