monday   |   5

“TV News: How it Got the Way it Is, and Does It Have A Future?” With newscaster Bill Schechner, part of the Experts Among Us series. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 1:30-3:30 p.m. www.jcceastbay.org.

“Introduction to Judaism.” Mondays through Dec. 14. At Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. (415) 346-1720 ext. 24.

“Songs for the Butcher’s Daughter.” Reading by Peter Manseau. At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 7 p.m. (510) 645-4561. Also Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. www.bjesf.org.

Avner Even Zohar. Hebrew professor discussing cultural and artistic life in Israel. At Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. 7:30-9 p.m. $10-$18. www.bethjacobrwc.org.

Francine Prose. Discussing “Anne Frank: The Book, The Life, The Afterlife.” At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $10-$18. www.jccsf.org.

tuesday   |   6

“Ticking Time Bomb: A Nuclear Iran at the Center of the Middle East.” With Matthew Gabe, AIPAC East Bay director. At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 10 a.m. $7-$9. (925) 938-7800.

“Obsession with Nature in Jewish Texts and Film.” Discussion led by Rabbi Tamar Malino, Sukkot dinner and screenings of video works with visiting artist Elyasaf Kowner. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 6 p.m. $15. www.pjcc.org.

“The Lost Cellos of Lev Aronson.” Lecture by author Frances Brent. At Holocaust Center of Northern California, 121 Steuart St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. Free. RSVP to [email protected] Also Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. at Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. RSVP to [email protected]

wednesday   |   7

“Writing on the Wall: Stencil Graffiti Art Workshop.” With visiting Israeli artist Elyasaf Kowner. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 4-5:30 p.m. www.pjcc.org.

“Immigration Teach-In.” Attorneys and law professors discussing immigration history, problems and options. At Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. www.jfcs-eastbay.org.

thursday   |   8

“The Trial of Jesus — What Happened in Jerusalem?” East Bay Jewish forum lecture with Nitzhia Shaked. At Temple Beth Abraham, 327 Macarthur Blvd., Oakland. 10 a.m. $10. (510) 318-6453.

friday   |   9

“Raw Shabbat.” Jewish food activist lectures, meal by Back to Earth Organic Catering. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $30-$35.  www.jccsf.org/sukkot.

“On the Other Hand.” Ralph Beren discussing Jewish humor. At Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. Following 7:30 p.m. services. (650) 366-8481.

sunday   |   11

“Bagels, Lox and Learning: Health Care Reform.” With Victor Fuchs. At Keddem Congregation, 3900 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $5 donation.

“Nontheistic High Holidays.” S.F. Humanist Havurah potluck and discussion. At a private home, San Francisco. 11 a.m. (415) 452-6803.