saturday/19

“Lilith the Night Demon in One Lewd Act.” Joshua Horowitz and the members of Veretski Pass give a lecture on their upcoming show. At Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. 8 p.m. Free. (650) 813-9094.

sunday/20

“Nitzhia Shaked: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness in Jewish Law.” Talk on the Hebrew Bible’s role as a foundation for the human rights found in the American Constitution. Hosted by the Temple Israel of Alameda’s Men’s Club. At Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. 10 a.m. Free. www.templeisraelofalameda.org.

thursday/24

Aging workshop. Panel discussion for family members and caregivers who support a loved one with dementia. At the Reutlinger, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. 6:30 p.m. Free. (925) 964-2066.

“Is Peace Possible?” One of a four-part series exploring Israeli-Palestinian negotiation issues. At Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.bethelberkeley.org.