sunday/8
“Day of Learning: Remember with Responsibility.” Featuring 18 workshops for students and educators seeking an in-depth understanding of the Holocaust and genocide. Preregistration required. At Galileo High School, 1150 Francisco St., S.F. 12 to 5 p.m. Free. www.jfcs.org/services/holocaust-center/day-of-learning
“The Language Wars.” Discussion of languages spoken in Jewish homes throughout history and their impact on Jewish identity. Sponsored by Lehrhaus Judaica. At San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin St. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. (510) 845-6420
“Women in Film.” Israeli columnist and filmmaker Udi Ben Seadia discusses influences over the ages, with clips from “Mrs. Henderson Presents,” “Erin Brockovich,” “Million Dollar Baby,” and “Nikita.” RSVP requested by March 6. At Jerusalem Grill & Bar, 1740 S. Winchester Blvd., Campbell. 8 p.m. $15-$20. (408) 530-8243 or www.baysvp.com/upcoming/test-2
Kosher cooking lesson. Community cooking lesson and kosher dinner with local chef Lesley Stiles, who owns a sustainable-catering company. At Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. 3:30 p.m. presentation, 5 p.m. dinner. $18, RSVP required. (925) 924-2056
monday/9
What is Jewish food? Exploring food rituals, as well as ecology and social justice issues, Bay Area authors, food activists and scholars, including J. editor Sue Fishkoff, join in a discussion. “From the Communal Table to the Global Tasting Room” is in conjunction with the Magnes exhibit “Gourmet Ghettos: Modern Food Rituals.” Attendees are invited to tour the exhibit before the discussion, which is followed by brunch. Part of the annual conference of the Council of American Jewish Museums.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, March 9 at the Magnes, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. Free, but RSVP required. www.magnes.org
tuesday/10
“Is It Good for the Jews? California Jews.” Marc Dollinger, Jewish studies chair at S.F. State University and author, discusses California Jewish history, both illustrious and scandalous. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8 p.m. $15. www.paloaltojcc.org
“BLC Panel: Building, Evolving and Optimizing.” Professionals from Business Leadership Council of the Jewish Community Federation will talk about how successful companies establish, grow and protect their brands. At Duane Morris LLP, 2475 Hanover St., Palo Alto. 6 p.m. $18-$50. (415) 369-2875 or [email protected]
“The Concept of Genocide.” Lecture by Sonoma State University professor Myrna Goodman. Part of Holocaust lecture series. At Sonoma State, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 4 p.m. Free. www.sonoma.edu
wednesday/11
“Thoughts on the Arab and Israeli Springs.” Avishai Margalit, author and New York Review of Books contributor, offers his perspective on the upheavals in the Middle East and North Africa. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $15. www.jccsf.org
“Like Dreamers: The Israeli Paratroopers Who Reunited Jerusalem and Divided a Nation.” Lecture by author and journalist Yossi Klein Halevi. Preceded by reception. At Boalt Hall, Berkeley Institute for Jewish Law and Israeli Studies, Berkeley. 5 p.m. Free. www.law.berkeley.edu/JLILES.htm
thursday/12
Anat Hoffman. Director of Israel Religious Action Center speaks with radio host John Rothmann about Israel’s upcoming elections. 7 to 9 p.m. Free, but registration requested. Also March 13 at 6 p.m., Hoffman on pluralism and pressing issues in Israel. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. www.emanuelsf.org.
friday/13
Saxe Family Scholar-in-Residence. Tamara Cohn Eskenazi, professor of Bible at Hebrew Union College, discusses the prophets and prophetic Judaism. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 6:15 p.m. service, 7:30 p.m. dinner event. Also March 14 at 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Talks free; $10-$25 dinner with reservations required. www.betham.org/node/5195
saturday/14
“Ignite: Enlighten Us, but Make It Quick!” Series of five-minute educational presentations, including “Trees, Twigs and Tales: Jewish Family Histories” and “Hidden Women of the Bible: Their Lives and Loves.” At Glaser Center, 545 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 7 p.m. $18-$20. Includes snacks and wine. www.jccsoco.org
sunday/15
“Translation, Migration, Conversation: New Directions in Jewish Bible Translation and Beyond.” Robert Alter, Chana Bloch and Everett Fox discuss the impact of geographical displacement and language on religion and scriptural translation. At Graduate Theological Union, 2401 Ridge Road, Berkeley. 3:45 p.m. Free. [email protected]
tuesday/17
“Raising The Roof: Jewish Stunts, Moves and Styles.” Two-day Jewish dance workshop for all levels. Part of Jewish Music Festival. At JCC, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. Also March 19. $15 per class or $25 for both. www.jewishmusicfestival.org
wednesday/18
“Exploring Mark Rothko.” Biographer Annie Cohen-Solal explores the work and life of the abstract expressionist artist, including his Jewish values, his complex relationship with the Talmud and his doubts. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $25. www.jccsf.org
thursday/19
“Conflict and Compromise on Capitol Hill.” Lecture by author and political journalist David Mark. Sponsored by the Sequoia Chapter of Hadassah. At Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Ave., Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. $20. [email protected]
“Kabbalah: Jewish Mystical Imagination.” Rabbi Lawrence Kushner discusses the Jewish mystical tradition, its relevance and its risks. Sponsored by Congregation Emanu-El. At Mechanic’s Institute, 57 Post St., S.F. 12 p.m. $18-$25. www.emanuelsf.org