friday/11
“Our Religious Brains.” Rabbi Ralph Mecklenburger discusses his book about the intersection of cognitive science and religion. 8 p.m. Also Jan. 12 talk “How Do We Know Right from Wrong?” At Temple Isaiah, 945 Risa Road, Lafayette. 5 p.m. Free. www.temple-isaiah.org.
sunday/13
Hebrew storytelling for children. For ages 5 and younger. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 11 a.m. Free. www.jewishlearningworks.org.
“The Voice of Thunder.” Book talk by Mirka M. G. Breen on her young adults’ book about two 10-year-old friends during the Six-Day War. At Afikomen Judaica, 3042 Claremont Ave., Berkeley. 3 p.m. Free. www.afikomen.com.