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“Stress Test: Reflections on Financial Crises.” Former Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner discusses his book reflecting on the Great Recession. Co-sponsored by JCCSF and Congregation Emanu-El. At Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 7 p.m. $35-$55. www.jccsf.org/arts.

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“Grandpa’s Third Drawer.” Author and illustrator Judy Tal Kopelman discusses her Holocaust book for children. At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 10 a.m. Free. www.netivotshalom.org.

“Hope into Practice.” Author and founding board member of Jewish Voice for Peace Penny Rosenwasser speaks about her book about Jewish women and anti-Semitism. At Congregation Ner Shalom, 85 La Plaza, Cotati. 4 p.m. Free. www.pennyrosenwasser.com.