‘The Sheriff of Wall Street’
Eliot Spitzer, the former New York governor, knows a lot about the corrupting force of big money. As state attorney general, he took on many major firms, earning the nickname “The Sheriff of Wall Street.” Spitzer will speak on “Money, Politics and Democracy” at the
JCC of San Francisco as part of its “Loaded: Jews & Money” series.
7 p.m. Monday, April 29 at JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. $15-$30. www.jccsf.org.
sunday/28
“The Blue-Turbaned Muslims: The Jews of Kaifeng.” Presentation by educator Ken Blady on Chinese Jewry. At Cultural Integration Fellowship, 2650 Fulton St., S.F. 11 a.m. Free, donation requested. [email protected].
tuesday/30
Rabbi Shefa Gold. Jewish Renewal leader gives a talk on “The Power of Intention.” At Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. $20-$25. www.chochmat.org.
“The Moving On Dance.” Workshop on expressing loss and remembrance through dance. At Sinai Memorial Chapel, 1501 Divisadero St., S.F. 5 p.m. Free, reservations at (415) 625-2966 Also May 8 at JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 6:30 p.m. Free. (415) 921-3636.
friday/3
Rabbi Maurice Harris. Visiting scholar and instructor at the University of Oregon speaks at 7 p.m. services. Also May 4 following morning services at 10 a.m. At Or Shalom Jewish Community, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. Free. www.orshalom.org.
saturday/4
“Journey to the Copper Age.” Talk by U.C. San Diego professor Thomas Levy on the social and economic revolutions that took place more than 6,000 years ago in Israel. At the Legion of Honor, 100 34th Ave., S.F. Free, $5 suggested. www.ancientartcouncil.org.
sunday/5
“Jewish and Asian.” Panel of local Asian Jews share their experiences. At Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 10 a.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/c7urnxc.
Philosophers’ Café. Discussion of ethical issues hosted by Tri-Valley Cultural Jews. At Café Rumi, 4799 Heyer Ave., Castro Valley. 10:45 a.m. $5 suggested donation. www.trivalleyculturaljews.wordpress.com.
“Emma Goldman: To Dream of Becoming a Judith.” Candace Falk, director of the Emma Goldman Papers Project at U.C. Berkeley, talks about the life and work of the anarchist and feminist. At Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. 11 a.m. $10 includes bagel brunch. www.kolhadash.org.
tuesday/7
“The Politics of Religion and Jewish Identity in Israel.” Talk by Yaacov Yadgar, professor of political science at Bar-Ilan University. At Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, 290 Dolores St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. (415) 861-6932.
“Capitalism and the Jews.” Part of “Loaded: Jews & Money” series. Scholar Jerry Muller discusses the success of Jewish capitalists and the links between anti-capitalism and anti-Semitism. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jccsf.org.
thursday/9
Diplomat Gideon Lustig. Israeli deputy consul general for Pacific Northwest discusses Israeli current affairs. At Congregation B’nai Shalom, 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. 7:30 p.m. Free. (925) 937-7446.
“I Converted to Judaism, Can I Start a Tradition, Too?” Discussion group on male Jews-by-choice creating Jewish family rituals. At Temple Sinai, 2908 Summit St., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. Free. (510) 845-6420 ext. 11.