wednesday/30
“A Guide for the Perplexed.” Author Dara Horn discusses her novel, this year’s One Bay, One Book selection. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $8-$15. www.paloaltojcc.org. Also May 1 at the Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free; RSVP requested. www.jewishlearningworks.org/library.org.
thursday/8
“Like Dreamers.” Author Yossi Klein Halevi discusses his book about Israeli paratroopers in the Six-Day War. At the CJM, 736 Mission St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $5. www.thecjm.org.