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“Jews as Global Citizens: Our Responsibility in the World.” With Ruth W. Messinger of American Jewish World Service. At Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. Free. (510) 848-0237 ext. 110.

Meditation Retreat – Preparing for the High Holidays. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. $50-$60. (415) 292-1237.

Review of the 26th Annual International Conference on Jewish Geneology. At Jewish Commnuity High School, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 12:30 p.m. Free. www.jewishgen.org/sfbajgs

Creative Aging: A Mini Filmfest Celebrating Life – Living, Learning and Loving it. Showing “Still Kicking,” “Let’s Face it” and “A specially Wonderful Affair.” At JCC of the East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. $10. www.brjcc.org.

“Quietistic or Noisy? Contemporary World of Chassidism.” At Contra Cost JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 10 a.m. $5-$8. (925) 938-7800.

Edward P. Jones in conversation with V. Denise Bradley, executive director of the Museum of the African Diaspora. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 1 p.m. $8-$10. (415) 292-1237.

“Meet the Authors: Modigliani – A Life.” With author Jeffrey Meyers. At Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. Free. (510) 486-0698.

Women’s Circles with Miki Raver. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7 p.m. $50-$55 (for four sessions). (415) 444-8000.

Lecture for seniors. Health and Humor with Vivian Silva. At Albert L. Schultz JCC, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 12:15 p.m. 11:30 a.m. $3-$6. (www.paloaltojcc.org.

Armistead Maupin in conversation with Barbara Lane. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $15-$18. (415) 292-1237.

Living without your loved one through the High Holy Days. At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 7 p.m. (408) 358-1751.