Lectures & workshops

sunday | 15

“A Taste of Melton: Rabbinic Oddities.” With Rabbi Leslie Alexander. At the Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 10:15 a.m. www.jvalley.org.

“Searching for Pre-1906 Earthquake San Francisco Records.”With Nancy Peterson. At Jewish Community High School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 12:30 Free. www.jewishgen.org/sfbajgs.

“Counter-Terrorism Policy: Global Perspective.” With Amos Guiora, founder of the Institute for Global Security. At Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. $5. (510) 839-2900 ext. 256.

monday | 16

“Gaza and Beyond.” With Amos Guiora, founder of the Institute for Global Security. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos. 7 p.m. Free. (415) 844-7505.

thursday | 17

Summer “Mommy and Me” program. For children 18-26 months old. At South Peninsula Hebrew Day School, 1030 Astoria Drive, Sunnyvale. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 2. 10 a.m. $48. (408) 738-3060.

“Baby Signs.” Communicate with your children before they can speak. At Parents Place, 1710 Scott St., S.F. $40-$55. (415) 359-2455.

wednesday | 18

“The Feisty Threes and Fours.” At Parents Place, 1710 Scott St., S.F. 6 p.m. $25. (415) 359-2455.

thursday | 19

“Summer Places and Their Wines.” At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $40-$45. (415) 292-1278.

“The Power of Forgiveness.” With Rabbi Irons. At Congregation Beth Jacob, 3778 Park Blvd., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. Free. (510) 482-1147.