sunday/21
“Jewish Beginnings in Christian Europe.” Video lecture on the early history of Ashkenazi Jews, followed by a discussion. At Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. 4 p.m. Free. www.kolhadash.org.
“There’s More to We, Than You and Me.” Talk by Rabbi Yochanan Friedman about enhancing marriage though spirituality. Presented by the Mikvah Society of San Jose. At South Peninsula Hebrew Day School, 1030 Astoria Drive, Sunnyvale. 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. (408) 445-1770.
thursday/25
“Moving Toward Justice: Fear and Courage in the Balance.” Talk by Rabbi Susan Leider of Congregation Kol Shofar. Part of American Jewish World Service’s “Bites of Jewish Justice” lunchtime learning program. At AJWS, 131 Steuart St., Suite 200, S.F. 12:30 p.m. Free, bring your own lunch. RSVP to [email protected].