Lectures & workshops

sunday | 10

“A House of Prayer for All People.” Forum on congregations’ accessibility to people with special needs. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 10 a.m. $45. www.urj.org/pcw.

tuesday | 12

“The Essential Kabbalah.” With Rabbi Stacy Friedman. At Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 12 p.m. Free. (415) 479-3441.

Alice B. Toklas cookbook luncheon. At Hayes Street Grill, 320 Hayes St., S.F. 12 p.m.

wednesday | 13

Dennis Ross on Statecraft. With KQED’s Michael Krasny. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $15 – $18. (415) 292-1233.

sunday | 17

“Making Relationships Work.” For Jewish and interfaith couples. At JFCS, 828 San Pablo Ave., Suite 104, Albany. And Sunday, June 24. 9 a.m. $400 per couple. (510) 704-7480 ext. 251.

monday | 18

“How Far Should a Genealogist Go?” With Karen Roekard. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishgen.org/sfbajgs.

Brewsie and Willie & Alice’s cookbook. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. www.jccsf.org.