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“Kaaterskill Falls” by Allegra Goodman. Book discussion. At Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 2 p.m. Free. (510) 524-3043.

Shabbat Salon. “A New Proposal for National Health Insurance: Economic, Ethical and Jewish Perspectives.” At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 4 p.m. (650) 493-4661.

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“The Early History of the San Francisco Jewish Community — From the Gold Rush to the Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906.” At Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 9:20 a.m. Small donation for non-members. (415) 479-3441.

One-on-one help with your family tree. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 12 p.m. Free. (415) 567-3327 ext. 704.

Contemporary Jewish Social Action community forum. At Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St., Berkeley. 1 p.m. $10-$12. (510) 549-6950.

Listening to Children of Interfaith Marriage. Panel discussion. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $5-$8. (415) 292-1252.

“From Sinai to Cyberspace: How Ancient Wisdom Guides a Modern World.” Mondays through June 26. At Chabad of Sonoma County, 2312 Bethards Drive, Suite 5, Santa Rosa. 7:30 p.m. $90. (707) 577-0277.

“Honoring Your Jewish Child’s Non-Jewish Heritage.” At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 7:30 p.m. Free. (925) 943-1484.

“Gonzo Prophets: Spirituality, Activism and the Arts.” At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $10-$12. (415) 292-1233.

“The Puttermesser Papers” by Cynthia Ozick. Book discussion. At Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 2 p.m. Free. (510) 524-3043.

“Here Comes the Jewish Bride.” Jewish wedding customs from around the world. With speaker Rabbi Mimi Weisel of San Francisco Jewish High School. At Congregation B’nai Shalom, 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. 7 p.m. Free. (925) 934-9446.

“The Utopian Future.” With Rabbi Zev Jacobs. At Jewish Community High School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. Free. (650) 961-4576.

“Israel’s Economy: Challenges Throughout Rapid Growth.” With Yaacov Fisher. At Morrison Foerster, 425 Market St., 33rd Floor, S.F. 6 p.m. $0-$50. [email protected]

“Modernism in Israel.” Guest lecture with Chana Kornfeld. At Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St., Berkeley. 6:30 p.m. $6-$8. (510) 549-6950.

“From Farfel to Falafel: Food, Wine and Jewish Culture.” Conference at U.C. Davis. Through Tuesday, May 16. $0-$90. (530) 903-0531.