friday/19
“Focus on Design: Modernist Judaica.” Designer and architect Stanley Saitowitz discusses modernist Judaica in exhibit “Designing Home: Jews and Midcentury Modernism.” At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 12:30 p.m. Included with admission. www.thecjm.org.
sunday/21
All you knead to know. Learn the secrets of baking delicious challah or share your own knowledge with others in a “Mega Challah Bake” alongside 200 women and girls (12 and older). Participants at all skill levels will become adept at the art of challah making for Shabbat and holidays. Gluten-free options are available. 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 at Piedmont Veterans Hall, 401 Highland Ave., Piedmont. 6 p.m. $20-$25. Prepaid registration required. www.challahbake.com
wednesday/1
“Pop-Up Exhibition: Frances Dinkelspiel.” The author of “Towers of Gold” discusses 19th-century California Jewish artist Toby Rosenthal. At Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 12 p.m. Free. www.magnes.org.