Lectures & workshops

saturday   |   1

“Clearing the Ashes and Moving On: The Journey from Tisha B’Av to Rosh Hashanah.” Also Aug. 22. At Temple Emanu-El, S.F. 1 p.m. www.emanuelsf.org/register.

monday   |   3

“Kids-Only Summer Art Program.” Led by professional artists and educators, teaching artistic expression. Through Aug. 7. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 1-4 p.m. $150-$120. Register at (415) 655-7800.

thursday   |   6

Joel Pollak. Conversation with Harvard law student who took on Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.). Presented by Republican Jewish Coalition. At a private home, Los Altos. 7 p.m. RSVP to (310) 478-0752.

saturday   |   8

“A Shabbat in the Woods.” Sherith Israel’s hike with Kabbalistic study and music. At Muir Woods, Mill Valley. 10:15 a.m. RSVP to (415) 346-1720 ext. 24.

sunday   |   9

“PJ Storytime and Bagels.” Reading of “Bagels from Benny,” singing and food. At the Weinberg home, 2 Northwood Drive, S.F. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. RSVP to (415) 499-1223 ext. 8106.

“Chagall and Lunch at the Jewish Museum.” S.F. Secular Humanist Havurah. At the Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 11 a.m. (415) 751-3766.