friday/19
“From the Holocaust to Darfur: The Story of Refugees from Genocide.” Led by HIAS, formerly the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. Speakers include Ahmed Adam, Sudan adviser at Columbia University. At Stanford University, Ziff Center, 565 Mayfield Ave., Stanford. 12 p.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/holocaust2darfur.
saturday/20
‘The Art of Forgiveness’ In this season of forgiving, the Jewish Women’s Theatre examines how and who we forgive in a series of thought-provoking performances. Different women tell stories about difficult personal issues, such as sibling rivalry, betrayal, ex-husbands and the capacity to forgive oneself. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon. Free. www.jewishwomenstheater.org. Also 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 at JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. $30-$35. www.jccsf.org
sunday/21
“1948 and Why It Still Matters Today.” Dr. Michael Harris, co-founder of S.F. Voice for Israel, discusses the Israeli-Palestinian situation. At Hillside Clubhouse at Rossmoor, 1001 Golden Rain Road, Walnut Creek. 4 p.m. Free. (925) 938-4738.
“Yoga for Renewal.” Iyengar-based yoga and movement lesson with themes of realignment and reflection for the new year. Co-sponsored by Kehilla Community Synagogue and Jewish LearningWorks. At 4th Street Yoga, 1809 Fourth St., Berkeley. 2 p.m. $18. www.jewishlearningworks.org.
monday/29
Middle East discussion group. A member-led, informal roundtable discussion about current events in the Middle East. At Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. 5:30 p.m. Free, but registration required. www.commonwealthclub.org.