sunday | 8
“The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs.” Documentary presented by the Jewish War Veterans Post 60. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 11 a.m. Free. (650) 223-7187.
thursday | 12
“Binah.” Chris Matthews discusses his new book on President John F. Kennedy. On Jan. 19, author Eric Weiner discusses his new book “Man Seeks God: My Flirtations with the Divine.” KALW 91.7 FM. 12 p.m. www.jccsf.org.
saturday | 14
“The Forgotten Refugees.” Documentary about the Jews of North Africa and Arab lands. At Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Ave., Palo Alto. 7:15 p.m. Free. www.kolemeth.org.
“The Infidel.” Tri-Valley Cultural Jews hosts a movie night with a separate movie for children. At private residence, San Ramon. 4 p.m. RSVP to (510) 444-1808.
sunday | 15
“Mosaic.” Hosted by Rabbi Eric Weiss. 5 a.m. KPIX-TV Channel 5.
tuesday | 17
“To See If I’m Smiling.” Documentary featuring six Israeli women exploring their military service. At Congregation Beth Israel Judea, 625 Brotherhood Way, S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.bij.org.
saturday | 21
“Treasures from the Archive.” Screening of “Mark Cantor’s Giants of Jazz on Film” series. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $12-$25. www.jccsf.org/arts.