sunday | 21
Passover University. Holiday preparation including recipes, lectures and a bagel brunch. At Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. wwwbethelberkeley.org.
Hebrew Storytelling for Young Children. Israeli educator Dina Bedak brings props and toys to illustrate Hebrew stories. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 11-11:45 a.m. (415) 567-3327.
“Israel’s Hand in Hand Schools: A Ray of Hope in a Sea of Conflict.” Presentation and discussion on the future of integrated Jewish/Arab education in Israel. At Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 1:30-3 p.m. RSVP to [email protected].
“Publishing Your Family’s Story.” Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society meeting with Jeff Lewy. At San Francisco Public Library, Noe Valley branch, 451 Jersey St., S.F. 1:30 p.m. www.sfbajgs.org.
“Food for Thought With Julie Seltzer.” Museum scribe Seltzer demonstrates connections between Passover food and text. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 2-4 p.m. $20-$25. www.thecjm.org.
“Jews in Modern China: Personal Stories and Reminiscences.” Jewish Bay Area residents discuss their lives in China. At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. (510) 845-6420.
monday | 22
“The Elusive Search for Arab-Israeli Peace.” Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller with NPR’s Linda Gradstein. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $10-$15. www.paloaltojcc.org. Also March 23 at Lehrhaus Judaica, 2736 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. www.lehrhaus.org. Also March 24 at JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $10-$18. www.jccsf.org.
tuesday | 23
“History of the Israeli Air Force and Drone Warfare.” Lecture by Howard Maccabee, member of the Israel Air Force Foundation. At the Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 10 a.m. Free. (925) 938-7800, ext. 239.
“Is Your God Green?” Rabbi Stephen Pearce and the Rev. Sally Bingham discuss the scriptures’ guides to current energy challenges. At Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. 6 p.m. $12-$18. www.commonwealthclub.org.
Sara Houghteling. Author of “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Part of More Than a Jewish Book Club series. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. 7-9 p.m. $30. (415) 444-8000.
wednesday | 24
“Archaeological Discoveries in Israel.” Lecture by Jacques Neguer, head of Israel Antiquities Authority’s Art Conservation Branch. Reception follows. At Legion of Honor, 100 34th Ave., S.F. 7-8 p.m. Free. (415) 512-6266.
thursday | 25
“From the Bible to the Haggada: The Fascinating Transformation of Pesach.” For Hebrew speakers. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8 p.m. $8-$15. (650) 223-8608.