sunday | 11
“The Top 10 Moments in San Francisco Jewish History.” Exploring the World of Judaism lecture featuring author and historian Stephen Dobbs. At Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 10 a.m. (415) 346-1720 ext. 28.
“Sushi and Conversation.” Republican Jewish Coalition meeting featuring Rep. Wally Herger (R-Chico). At Moorpark Meadows Community Clubhouse, 565 Greenmeadows Way, San Jose. 3-5 p.m. RSVP to (310) 478-0752.
monday | 12
“The History and Diversity of Mediterranean Jews.” With Paula Daccarett. At the Cooperage, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park. 7 p.m. Free. [email protected].
tuesday | 13
“Inside Intermarriage.” Dawn Kepler, Peggy Orenstein and Elizabeth Weil discuss interfaith marriage. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. RSVP to [email protected].
Josh Kornbluth. Discussing “Andy Warhol: Good for the Jews?” At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. Free. [email protected].
wednesday | 14
“The Book of Ruth: An Introduction to Studying the Bible in Hebrew.” Five-week workshop in Hebrew. Every Wednesday through May 12. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 10-11:30 a.m. $75-$90. www.svjcc.org.
“Speaking with One Voice for Peace.” Dialogue on the Middle East. At the Redwoods, 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 7:15 p.m. [email protected].
“What Stands Behind the Names of IDF’s Military Operations?” History of Israel’s military. For Hebrew speakers. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8 p.m. $8-$10. (650) 223-8606.
thursday | 15
Dalia Gavriely-Nuri. Professor at Bar-Ilan University and Hadassah College in Jerusalem. At Stanford University, Bldg. 360 conference room. 12 p.m. (650) 725-0577.
“Homosexuality and Liminality, Israelites and Cannaanites: The Queer Theology of the Boundary Crosser.” With Jay Michaelson. Part of the Out in Israel festival. At Graduate Theological Union, 2400 Ridge Rd., Berkeley. Free. 12:40 p.m. www.outinisraelsf.org.
“One Woman’s Miraculous Life.” Leah Jacob Garrick, fourth-generation Shanghai Sephardic Jew. At Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $10. (415) 581-3701.
“Queer Perspectives on Zionism.” Panel discussion. Part of the Out in Israel festival. At Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., S.F. 7 p.m. Followed by film at 8:45 p.m. Free. www.outinisraelsf.org.
Etgar Keret: A Voice of Contemporary Israel. Israeli writer reads from his recent work. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City. 7 pm. $10. www.pjcc.org.
“Jewish Jokes.” Newscaster Bill Schechner with lineup of Jewish comedians. At East Bay JCC, 1414 Walnut St., S.F. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $7-$9. www.jcceastbay.org.
friday | 16
Luncheon with Carly Fiorina. Hosted by National Women’s Committee of the Republican Jewish Coalition, with candidate for Senate. At a private home, Palo Alto. 12 p.m. $30-$40. RSVP to [email protected].
saturday | 17
Lev Eisha Woman’s Service. Led by L.A.-based Rabbi Toba August and cantorial soloist Cindy Paley. At B’nai Shalom, 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. 9:15 a.m. Donations welcome. (925) 735-1061.
sunday | 18
“The Arab-Israeli Conflict.” Exploring the World of Judaism lecture with Yitzhak Santis. At Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 10 a.m. (415) 346-1720 ext. 28.
“Hovering at Low Altitude: The Collected Poetry of Dahlia Ravikovitch.” Books and Bagels discussion. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. www.jcceastbay.org.
Israel Today. Discussion of Israeli culture and politics. At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 10:45 a.m. RSVP to (408) 358-1751 ext. 7.
“A Green Fair with A Jewish Flair.” Lectures and study sessions on environmental issues. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Rd., Saratoga. 2-6 p.m. $5. www.beth-david.org.