friday/8
Talk on Armenian photographer Elia Kahvedjian. Laura Dirtadian discusses her grandfather’s life. At Berkeley Hillel, 2736 Bancroft Ave., Berkeley. Shabbat service at 6 p.m., dinner and discussion at 7 p.m. $10. www.berkeleyhillel.org.
saturday/9
“Kristallnacht: To Remember and Understand.” Multimedia presentation on the 1938 event with a representative from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
At KOH Library and Cultural Center, 2300 Sierra Blvd., Sacramento. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.cvhen.com.
sunday/10
“Anti-Semitism in the 21st Century.” Seth Brysk, ADL Central Pacific regional director, leads a presentation at the Kol Hadash bagel brunch. Followed by Q&A. At Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. 11 a.m. $10 suggested donation. www.kolhadash.org.
“Broken Glass, Shattered Communities.” Symposium on 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht. Led by Lehrhaus Judaica, with 12 survivors. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 1 to 5 p.m. Free; registration required. www.lehrhaus.org.
“Kristallnacht: Precursor to the Holocaust.” Featuring survivors, historian. At Congregation Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. 3:30 p.m. Free. www.shomreitorah.org.
tuesday/12
“What We Can Learn from the Jewish Political Tradition.” Professor Michael Walzer discusses Jewish tradition and its application in contemporary law. At U.C. Berkeley School of Law, Booth Auditorium, Berkeley. Reception at 5:15 p.m., talk at 6 p.m. Free; RSVP requested. www.law.berkeley.edu/10101.htm.
thursday/14
“Is That Really Gluten Free?” Panel discussion with gluten-free cooks and an array of catered gluten-free desserts. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 7 p.m. $5-$7. www.svjcc.org.
“Prospects for Peace.” Diplomat and author Dennis Ross speaks about the possibilities for peace in the Middle East. At U.C. Berkeley School of Law, Boalt Hall, Berkeley. 4 p.m. Free; RSVP requested. www.law.berkeley.edu/10101.htm.
sunday/17
Global Day of Jewish Learning. Fourth annual workshop, featuring panels, lectures and classes taught by rabbis and scholars. Includes kosher lunch. Thirteen sponsoring organizations. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. www.jcceastbay.org. (For additional Global Day of Jewish Learning events, see story, 8)
“Israel and Iran: A Common Heritage.” University of Minnesota professor William O. Beeman discusses the historical and cultural ties the two civilizations have shared for centuries and what’s needed for reconciliation. At Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, 290 Dolores St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.shaarzahav.org.
wednesday/20
“Ethics and Religious Leaders.” Rabbi Mychal Copeland of Hillel at Stanford is joined by the Rev. Scotty McLennan, Stanford’s dean for religious life, and the Rev. Nathan Castle to discuss the ethical and moral obligations of being religious leaders. Lunch served. At Hillel at Stanford, 565 Mayfield Ave., Stanford. 12 p.m. Free. RSVP required. http://hillel.stanford.edu.
thursday/21
“Global India: Kerala, Israel, Berkeley.” A multidisciplinary panel discussion with professors from U.C. Berkeley and Stanford discussing art and historical items found in India. At the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. www.magnes.org.