sunday/19
“Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly.” Multimedia presentation on Irving Berlin by musical-theater historian Bonnie Weiss. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 2 p.m. $12-$15. www.jewishmusicfestival.org.
“Moses Maimonides’ Philosophy of Judaism.” Video lecture on the pre-eminent thinker, followed by discussion. At Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. 4 p.m. Free. www.kolhadash.org.
monday/20
“Creative Reuse Workshop.” Make tote bags using colors and fabrics inspired by landscapes of Israel. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 6 p.m. $10-$12. www.jcceastbay.org.
“The Kashrut of Obamacare.” Oakland Ruach Haddassah’s annual Torah study. Discussion led by Rabbi Barnett Brickner. At Temple Israel Alameda, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. 7 p.m. Free. [email protected].
“Natural Magic wth Baruch Shapiro.” Director of Israel Herb School teaches about herbs readily available in the urban wild. Includes farm tour, campfire, tea sampling. At Urban Adamah, 1050 Parker St., Berkeley. 5:30 p.m. $5 at door, free in advance. www.urbanadamah.org.
tuesday/21
Israeli Consul General Andy David. Talk on “Bay Area Perspectives on Israel.” At Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. Free. RSVP required to Beth El office (510) 848-3988.
“The True Value of Jewish Community.” Panel discussion in the “Loaded: Jews and Money” series. Sociologist Robert Bellah; Hebrew Union College president Rabbi David Ellenson; UpStart’s Toby Rubin; and Stanford professor Ari Y. Kelman. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $10-$15. www.jccsf.org.
tuesday/28
“More Money than God.” Part of the “Loaded: Jews and Money” series. Rabbi David Wolpe of Los Angeles talks about the power of money and tzedakah. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $15-$30. www.jccsf.org.
thursday/30
Charles Jacobs. Co-founder of Americans for Peace and Tolerance and the David Project discusses treatment of Israel on college campuses. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/charles-jacobs.