sunday/16
“The Man Who Put the Rainbow in ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ ” In honor of the film’s 75th anniversary, theater educator Bonnie Weiss will talk about the life and work of Jewish lyricist Yip Harburg, whose catalog includes “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 1 p.m. Free. www.jewishlearningworks.org/library
monday/17
“Space and Religion: Toward the Geography of Hasidism.” Lecture by Marcin Wodzinski, professor at University of Wroclaw in Poland, on how geographical factors have influenced the movement. In CCSRE Conference Room, Bldg. 360, Stanford University, Stanford. 12 p.m. Free. http://jewishstudies.stanford.edu
friday/21
Dancing, praying, living. Choreographer, performer, writer and educator Liz Lerman joins Temple Isaiah for three days of creative and spiritual collaboration. She’ll participate in services on Nov. 21 and 22 and lead two Nov. 23 sessions: “Making Connections, Unexpected Meaning,” combining discussion, storytelling, text and movement, and “Dancing, Judaism and Life,” a workshop for experienced and novice dancers alike.
Friday, Nov. 21–Sunday, Nov. 23 at Temple Isaiah, 945 Risa Road, Lafayette. Free. RSVP to [email protected]. www.temple-isaiah.org/education/scholar-lectures
Diane von Furstenberg. The iconic Jewish fashion designer and daughter of an Auschwitz survivor talks about the lessons she learned while building a global brand. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. Event is sold out, but live stream viewing available at jccsf.org/ondemand.
“Jewish Yoga for Baby and Me.” Gentle yoga class with a Jewish flavor for new moms and dads and their babies, led by Rabbi Mychal Copeland. Also Dec. 5 and Dec. 19. At Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free. [email protected]