sunday | 30
“The Arab-Israeli Conflict 101.” Eran Kaplan, chair of Israeli studies at S.F. State University, discusses Mideast politics. At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 9:30 a.m. Free. [email protected].
“Staying High after the Holidays.” Jewish Studies Network women’s division presents a workshop about retaining the High Holy Days spirit all year. At private residence in Palo Alto. 10 a.m. $30-$36. (650) 493-5764.
“Mezuzah from Start to Finish.” A sofer (scribe) demonstrates how a mezuzah is written and leads a do-it-yourself workshop. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 11 a.m. $72. (415) 292-1200.
tuesday | 1
“How Did the Universe Begin and Does It Matter?” Panel discussion with Daniel Matt, former professor of Jewish spirituality at the Graduate Theological Union, and others at the Bay Area Science Festival. At Sutardja Dai Hall, U.C. Berkeley. 6:45 p.m. Free. (510) 642-0352.
thursday | 3
Elder law consultations. Attorney Alice Perlman discusses incapacity, conservatorships, estate planning, wills and trusts, probates and Medi-Cal planning. By appointment at JFCS in Sonoma and Marin counties. Free. (707) 571-8131.
“Can Jews and Muslims Coexist?” A dialogue with Rabbi Ron Kronish, director of the Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel, and S.A. Ibrahim, CEO of Radian Group Inc. At JCRC, 121 Steuart St., S.F. 5 p.m. Free. RSVP to [email protected].
“Feminine Figures in the Bible.” Part of an ongoing monthly series about biblical women. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. RSVP to (415) 661-3383.
“Putting Our Patriarchs on Trial.” First of three-part series explores foundational stories of Genesis. Through Nov. 17. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. (415) 292-1233.
“LGBTQ and Converting to Judaism.” Panel discussion about being a gay Jew in the Bay Area. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. Free. (510) 845-6420 ext. 11.
“From Biblical Harlots to the Wolf-girls of Poland” with historian Ken Blady. Part of the East Bay Jewish Forum. At Temple Beth Abraham, 327 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. 9:45 a.m. $10. (510) 839-2900.
saturday | 5
“Torah and Meditation.” Book group focused on “Torah as a Guide to Enlightenment” written by Rabbi Gabriel Cousens. Meets biweekly. At Terra’s Temple, 654 Oakland Ave., Oakland. 5:30 p.m. Free. RSVP to (520) 604-1262.
sunday | 6
“Universal Values of Jewish Parenting.” Actress Mayim Bialik will discuss the values of Jewish parenting for families of all backgrounds. At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 9:30 a.m. Free. [email protected].
“Black and Jewish.” Panel discussion on identity and experience. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 9:30 a.m. Free. (510) 845-6420 ext. 11.
“Hands on Sunday.” Urban Adamah presents a family farming day. At Urban Adamah, 1050 Parker St., Berkeley. 10:30 a.m. $8 per person, $25 per family. (650) 223-8602.
“Grapes and Giving.” Wine, cheese and chocolate tasting, along with a talk by Rabbi David White of WineSpirit about wine and celebration in different cultures. At Temple Sinai , 2808 Summit St., Oakland. $20-$30. 2 p.m. (510) 547-8080.
“Competing Zionisms.” Video lecture by David Ruderman of the University of Pennsylvania. Commentary and Q&A led by Kol Hadash members Marilyn Boxer and Bernard Rosen. At Albany Community Center,1249 Marin Ave., Albany. 4 p.m. Free. (510) 428-1492.