tuesday/7
“The State of Global Anti-Semitism.” Anti-Defamation League regional associate director Vlad Khaykin discusses key findings from the ADL’s recent global study of anti-Semitism. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 7:30 p.m. Free. http://sanfrancisco.adl.org
friday/10
“The Magic Power of Grandparents.” Dawn Kepler, director of Building Jewish Bridges, leads a discussion about the influence grandparents have in fostering their grandchildren’s Jewish identities. Sponsored by Lehrhaus Judaica and Building Jewish Bridges. At Temple Isaiah, 945 Risa Road, Lafayette. 8 p.m. Free. (510) 845-6420
sunday/12
Antopol, Fishman in conversation
Two award-winning authors, Molly Antopol (“The UnAmericans”) and Boris Fishman (“A Replacement Life”), will read selections, discuss Jewish themes in their writing and engage in spirited conversation about literature, humor and 21st-century Jewish transnationalism. Book signings will follow, with copies available for purchase. Presented in partnership with Litquake.
1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F.
$5-$10. www.thecjm.org
“Help with Your Family Tree: Brainstorming with the Mavens.” Bring genealogy questions for one-on-one guidance with experienced genealogists. At Jewish Community Library, 1825 Ellis St., S.F. 12 p.m. Free, but registration encouraged. www.jewishcommunitylibrary.org
“Jews, Food and Family in 20th-Century San Francisco.” Author Erica J. Peters leads a multimedia presentation on iconic foods and neighborhoods of Jewish San Francisco, followed by a signing of her book “San Francisco: A Food Biography.” Presented by Jewish Historical Society of Napa Valley. At Valley Club Circle Clubhouse, off Big Ranch Road, Napa. 4 p.m. (707) 259-5332
“Shmita as the Heart of Torah.” Rabbi Kennard Lipman, an author and a lecturer at San Jose State, discusses life lessons found in Parashat Shemini, or the “heart” of the Torah. Part of the Exploring the World of Judaism speaker series. Refreshments included. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 9:15 a.m. Free. www.oaklandsinai.org/EWJSpeakerSeries
“Do You Have One Jewish Parent?” Dawn Kepler, director of Building Jewish Bridges, invites those who grew up with one Jewish parent to share their experiences. Sponsored by Lehrhaus Judaica and Building Jewish Bridges. At Espresso Roma, 1549 Hopkins St., Berkeley. 11 a.m. Free. (510) 845-6420
tuesday/14
“Patterns of Persecution: Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and Anti-Catholic Movements in America.” Wesleyan University religion professor Peter Gottschalk traces the arc of American religious discrimination and shows the connection between Islamophobia and anti-Semitism. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7 p.m. Free. www.marinjcc.org/patterns