friday/11
“We Survived … At Last I Speak.” Holocaust survivor and author Leon Malmud discusses his memoir. At Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. 6:15 p.m. Free. www.bethjacobrwc.org.
saturday/12
“The Artisan Jewish Deli at Home.” Signing and book talk by co-author Michael Zusman. At Omnivore Books, 3885 Cesar Chavez St., S.F. 3 p.m. Free. www.omnivorebooks.com. Also Oct. 13 at 18 Reasons, 3674 18th St., S.F. 12 p.m. $45-$55. www.18reasons.org. Also Oct. 13 at Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. Part of Litquake festival. 3 p.m. Included with admission. www.thecjm.org.
sunday/13
“Heidegger’s Glasses.” Discussion and reading of Thaisa Frank’s historical fiction novel set in Nazi Germany. Part of Litquake festival. At Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 5:30 p.m. Free. www.magnes.org.
“Polish-Jewish Relations 1939-1945: Beyond the Limits of Solidarity.” Author Ewa Kurek discusses her book about Jews in Poland during World War II. At S.F. Public Library, Presidio branch, 3150 Sacramento St., S.F. 3 p.m. Free. www.poloniasf.org.
“Radical Yiddish.” Joel Schechter discusses his book about Yiddish-speaking writers, actors and activists. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 1:30 p.m. Free. www.jewishlearningworks.org/library/adult-events.
Tribute to Martin Buber. Longtime student of the Jewish thinker’s work Jake Birnberg discusses Buber’s writings and stories. Part of “Under One Tent: Contra Costa Jewish Book & Arts Festival.” At Congregation B’nai Tikvah. 3 p.m. Free. www.jfed.org/underonetent.
monday/14
“Who Will Die Last.” Israeli author David Ehrlich, founder of Jerusalem’s literacy center Tmol Shilshom, reads from his collection of short stories. At Graduate Theological Union, 2400 Ridge Road, Berkeley. 5:30 p.m. Free. gtu.edu/events. Also Oct. 15 at Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishlearningworks.org/library/adult-events.
“Hitler’s Furies.” Wendy Lower discusses her book about the involvement of women in the Holocaust. At JCC East Bay, 5811 Racine St., Oakland. 7 p.m. $8-$10. www.jcceastbay.org.
tuesday/15
“Drunken Angel.” Alan Kaufman, son of a Holocaust survivor, discusses his memoir. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7 p.m. Free. www.marinjcc.org/events. (See story, 16a)
Delia Ephron. Screenwriter, playwright and author talks about her new memoir, “Sister, Mother, Husband, Dog,” in conversation with Ellen Sussman. Part of Litquake festival. At Z Space, 450 Florida St., S.F. 8 p.m., VIP reception at 6:30 p.m. $26-$50, includes copy of book. http://bit.ly/19fQGNw.
thursday/17
“The Black Russian.” Author Vladimir Alexandrov discusses his book about a real-life son of American slaves who became a successful theater and restaurant owner in Russia during the early 20th century. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishlearningworks.org/library/adult-events. Also Oct. 22 at JCC East Bay, 5811 Racine St., Oakland. 7 p.m. $8-$10. www.jcceastbay.org.
wednesday/23
“The Family.” Author David Laskin discusses his book about three branches of his mother’s family who left Russia for New York, Palestine and Poland in the 19th century. At Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 7 p.m. Free. www.bookpassage.com. Also Oct. 24 at Mrs. Dalloway’s, 2904 College Ave., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.mrsdalloways.com.
thursday/24
“Balaboosta.” Israeli-born author and New York restaurant owner Einat Admony discusses her debut cookbook (Yiddish for “perfect housewife”). At Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, S.F. 6 p.m. Free. www.bookpassage.com.
“Blue States, Red States, Jewish State: A Journalist’s Perspective.” Gil Hoffman, chief political correspondent for the Jerusalem Post, discusses his book about his career covering the American-Israeli political relationship. Part of “Under One Tent: Contra Costa Jewish Book & Arts Festival.” At Contra Costa Jewish Day School, 955 Risa Road, Lafayette. 7:30 p.m. $10-$12. www.jfed.org/underonetent.