saturday | 12
Angella Nazarian. Jewish-Iranian author, discussing “Life as a Visitor.” At Main Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin St., S.F. 2-4:30 p.m. www.iranianamericanwriters.org.
sunday | 13
“Something’s Cooking Under the Dome.” Tunisian cooking taught by Simone Joseph. At Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 10 a.m. $8-$10. RSVP to (415) 346-1720 ext. 30.
“Israel in Gaza: Responding to the Goldstone Report.” With professor Ephraim Margolin. At Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 11 a.m. www.temple-isaiah.org.
monday | 14
Sharon Davidovich. Colonel in the IDF discussing water in Israel. At Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de la Pulgas, Redwood City. 7:30 p.m. $10. (650) 366-8481.
tuesday | 15
“Middle East Peace in 10 Steps.” With Israeli American psychologist Emanuel Jolish. At Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. 5:30 p.m. $7-$15. www.commonwealthclub.org.
wednesday | 16
Magda Brown. Speaking on behalf of the Skokie, Ill., Holocaust Museum. Reception will follow. At Congregation Emeth, 18735 Monterey St., Morgan Hill. 7:30 p.m. (408) 778-8200.
thursday | 17
“Chanukah: A Reconstructionist Perspective.” With Rabbi Jane Rachel Litman and Rabbi Kate Mizrahi. At Or Shalom Jewish Community, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. www.orshalom.org.
sunday | 20
“What Is Jewish Identity?” S.F. Secular/Humanist Havurah meeting. At a private home, S.F. 11 a.m. (415) 751-3766.