monday/30
“A Confiscated Memory: Wadi Salib and Haifa’s Lost Heritage.” Hebrew University of Jerusalem professor Yfaat Weiss discusses her book on the cultural and political history of Haifa. At Encina Hall, 616 Serra St., Stanford. 12 p.m. Free. RSVP required. http://europe.stanford.edu/events.
“Achieving Political Stability in the Middle East: A Palestinian View.” Prominent Palestinian businessmen discuss stability in the Middle East. At Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. 5:30 p.m. $7-$20; members free. www.commonwealthclub.org.
“Preventing Genocide.” One of two speakers is Mike Abramowitz, director, Center for Prevention of Genocide, U.S. Holocaust Museum. At World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter St., S.F. 7 p.m. $7-$15. Register at www.worldaffairs.org/events/2013/preventing-genocide.html.
tuesday/1
“Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth.” Reza Aslan discusses his book with KQED Forum’s Michael Krasny in this sold-out talk. Watch for free online. 7 p.m. Free. www.jccsf.org/live. (See story, 18a)
thursday/3
Stories of Jewish refugees. Gina Waldman, co-founder of JIMENA, discusses Jews displaced from the Middle East in 20th century. National Council of Jewish Women event, includes light dinner. At residence in S.F. 6:30 p.m. $10 donation. RSVP requested. (415) 346-4600.
tuesday/8
“A New Psalm: A New Look at Age-Old Wisdom.” Rabbi Benjamin Segal talk on reading the Book of Psalms as literature. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.beth-david.org.
Limmud co-founder. Clive Lawton of the worldwide grassroots Jewish educational initiative speaks. At Congregation Etz Chaim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. 8:30 a.m. Free with RSVP. [email protected]. Also 7 p.m. at JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. Free with RSVP. www.jccsf.org.
wednesday/9
Aliyah planning workshop. Learn about moving to Israel. With nonprofit Nefesh B’ Nefesh. At Israel Center, Jewish Community Federation, 121 Steuart St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. Free. RSVP requested.
www.nbn.org.il/jnbncal/main/2/5367.
thursday/10
“BLC Panel: Israel’s Economic Success.” Corporate finance pro Daniel Frankenstein moderates a Business Leadership Council panel on Israel’s technological integration into the global marketplace. At Morrison & Foerster law firm, 425 Market St., S.F. 6 p.m. Also Oct. 11 at Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Road, Palo Alto. 8 a.m. $18-$25 for BLC-level donors; $54-$65 for others. www.jewishfed.org/blc.