sunday/9
Holocaust survivor talk. Ed Lichtman discusses his experience avoiding detection in Nazi-occupied Poland. At Temple Beth Torah, 42000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont. 9:30 a.m. $10 general; $8 seniors. (510) 862-0893.
Women of the Wall. Co-founder Rabbi Pamela Frydman discusses the future of the feminist organization. Bagel brunch included. At Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central, Richmond. 10:30 a.m. $5 suggested donation. www.tbhrichmond.org.
tuesday/11
“The Concepts of Genocide.” Professor Myrna Goodman discusses genocide as part of Sonoma State’s “Never Again?” Holocaust lecture series. At Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 4 p.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/k8zoyqj.
saturday/15
“National Preach-In on Climate Change.” Listen to Jewish perspectives on climate change as nearly 1,000 interfaith congregations observe the event nationwide. At Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. 9:30 a.m. Free. (707) 526-9864.
sunday/16
“The Man Who Gave ‘Fiddler’ Its Heart.” Multimedia tribute to “Fiddler on the Roof” lyricist Sheldon Harnick. At East Bay JCC, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 2 p.m. $10-$15. www.jewishmusicfestival.org.
Anti-Semitism on college campuses. U.C. Santa Cruz lecturer Tammi Ross-Benjamin discusses the AMCHA Initiative, a nonprofit combating anti-Semitism at American universities. At Rossmoor Hillside Clubhouse, 3400 Golden Rain Road, Walnut Creek. 4 p.m. Free. (925) 938-4738.
tuesday/18
“Origins of Anti-Semitism in Europe.” Professor Barry Preisler discusses the roots of global anti-Semitism as part of Sonoma State’s “Never Again?” Holocaust lecture series. At Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 4 p.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/k8zoyqj.
thursday/20
“Reporting Israel: The Personal, the Political and the Press.” Haaretz editor-in-chief Aluf Benn and Middle East expert Jeffrey Goldberg of the Atlantic will discuss foreign affairs issues related to Israel. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $25-$35. www.jccsf.org.