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friday   |   6

“Preparing for the High Holy Days Musically.” Potluck dinner and discussion by Cantor Meela Simerly. At Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave., San Jose. 7:30 p.m. [email protected].

saturday   |   7

“An Evening with Jan Wahl.” Bay Area movie critic reflects on Hollywood past and present. At Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $12-$20. (650) 433-3629.

sunday   |   8

“International Forgiveness Day.” With lectures by Rabbi Michael Lerner and others. Music by East Bay Gospel Choir. At Angelico Hall, Dominican University, San Rafael. 7 p.m. $20. www.forgivenessday.org.

monday   |   9

Eric Yellin. Resident of Sderot, Israel, and founder of nonprofit Kol Aher (Other Voice). At Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont. 7 p.m. $10. (510) 547-2424.

tuesday   |   10

Boaz Ganor. Israeli scholar. Joined by Deputy Consul General Gideon Lustig. At Addison Penzak JCC, Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 7 p.m. RSVP to [email protected]. Also Aug. 11 at Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8 p.m. (650) 223-8608.

sunday   |   15

San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society. Lecture and meeting. At Oakland Regional Family History Center, 4766 Lincoln Ave., Oakland. 1-3 p.m. www.sfbajgs.org.

“Pre-High Holy Day Walk Through Four Worlds.” Spiritual workshop with teacher Shulamit Sophia. At Chochmat Halev, 2215 Prince St., Berkeley. 1-5 p.m. $36-$48. www.chochmat.org.