sunday/25
“Helen Suzman: Fighter for Human Rights.” The late South African politician’s nephew speaks about her anti-apartheid activism. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 5 p.m. Free. RSVP recommended. www.jccsf.org.
“The Politics of Fiddler on the Roof.” Discussion of the irreverent story’s background and its meaning in modern literature by Stanford professor Ari Y. Kelman. At Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Ave., Palo Alto. 10 a.m. Free. www.kolemeth.org.
wednesday/28
“Rabbis’ Roundtable.” Four local rabbis discuss the Book of Jonah. At PJCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 7 p.m. $10. Pre-registration required. www.pjcc.org.
saturday/31
“Strength in Words: Oral History and the Holocaust.” Speakers discuss the Holocaust and the importance of shared cultural memories. Guests can tour the traveling exhibit “Anne Frank: A History for Today.” At Coastal Repertory Theatre, 1167 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 6:30 p.m. $15-$25. www.coastalrep.com.