sunday/12
Judaism and science symposium. Exploring the convergence of Jewish and scientific thought. Panelists include Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, author and former chief rabbi of Britain’s Orthodox congregations; U.C. Berkeley Jewish history professor John Efron; and U.C. Santa Cruz physics professor Joel Primack. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 5 p.m. $25-$30. www.paloaltojcc/jewsandscience
Bagel brunch. Featuring lecture by Renee Powell on the life and Judaism of Marc Chagall. At Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central, Richmond. 10:15 a.m. $5 suggested donation. www.tbhrichmond.org
Jewish genealogy clinic. Brainstorm family history at a roundtable with genealogists. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 12 p.m. Free. www.jewishcommunitylibrary.org
“Jewish Life and the Threat of Extremism: No Time for Silence.” Symposium on anti-Semitism worldwide with panels and breakout sessions. Presented by Lehrhaus Judaica. At Kehillah Jewish High School, 3900 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 1 to 5 p.m. Free but registration suggested. (510) 845-6420 or www.lehrhaus.org
monday/13
“Jews and Judaism in France Today.” Lecture by Rabbi Daniel Dahan, chief rabbi of Provence, France. At Berkeley Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies, 295 Boalt Hall, U.C. Berkeley. 5 p.m. Free, but RSVP requested. www.law.berkeley.edu/JLILES.htm
tuesday/14
“Jewish Perspectives on Life After Death.” First of two discussions on the topic with Rabbi Hugh Seid-Valencia of Kevah. Part 2 on May 5. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 1 p.m. $15. www.paloaltojcc.org
wednesday/15
“Israel’s Struggle Against Terror and the United Nations Human Rights Council.” Hebrew University professor Yuval Shany in conversation with Peter Berkowitz of the Hoover Institution at Stanford. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8 p.m. $8-$12. www.paloaltojcc.org. Also April 16 at JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $10. www.jccsf.org
thursday/16
“Disobedient Dances: A Jewish Choreographer in Soviet Russia.” Presentation with archival footage about Russian ballet choreographer Leonid Yakobson by Stanford professor Janice Ross. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. Included with museum admission. www.thecjm.org
friday/17
Story of Ruth. Longtime American Jewish World Service president Ruth Messinger will be in the Bay Area next week speaking about women, global conservation and social change, which happen to be some of the focus areas of AJWS work around the world. She’s the real deal, and always worth listening to. All events are free.
Friday April 17, 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. www.bethelberkeley.org
Saturday April 18, 1:15 p.m. at Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Ave., Palo Alto. [email protected], and 6:30 p.m. at Meyerovich Gallery, 251 Post St., S.F. www.ajws.org
Sunday April 19, 5:30 p.m. at Log Cabin in the Presidio, S.F. RSVP required at www.ajws.org
“After the Israeli Elections: America, Israel and the Democratic Future.” Kabbalat Shabbat services, dinner and discussion about the recent Israeli elections with Haaretz columnist Peter Beinart in conversation with New Israel Fund CEO Daniel Sokatch. Co-sponsored by The Kitchen and NIF. At S.F. Friends School, 250 Valencia St., S.F. 6:15 to 9:30 p.m. $9-$24. www.thekitchensf.org
sunday/19
“From Melting Post to Post-Ethnicity.” Rabbi Darren Kleinberg, head of school at Kehillah Jewish High School, discusses identity in American Jewish Life. Part of Congregation Beth Am’s 60th birthday programming. At Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 4 p.m. Free. www.betham.org
“Hollywood’s Spies.” S.F. State professor Laura Rosenzweig discusses Jewish infiltration of Nazi and pro-Nazi groups during the 1930s and ’40s. Part of Exploring the World of Judaism series. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 9:30 a.m. Free. (510) 812-0674
monday/20
“World War I and the Jews.” Professors Derek Penslar of Oxford University and Steven Zipperstein of Stanford University discuss the Jewish war experience. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free, but reservations required. www.jccsf.org
“Sephardic Encounters with Modernity: Tradition and Tolerance.” With Jewish history educator Adam Eilath. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishcommunitylibrary.org
tuesday/21
“From Joshua to Jesus: Jews of Galilee.” Three-part Taubman lecture series with Tel Aviv University professor Elchanan Reiner. At Magnes, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 7 p.m. Continues April 23 at 5 p.m. and April 28 at 7 p.m. Free. www. magnes.org
Yom HaZikaron: Day of Remembrance. Outdoor ceremony in honor of fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of acts of terror. Presented in Hebrew with English subtitles. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8 p.m. Free. www.paloaltojcc.org
wednesday/22
“Between Honor and Authenticity: Zionism as Theodor Herzl’s Life Project.” Presentation by Oxford University professor Derek Penslar. At Berkeley Institute for Jewish Law and Israeli Studies, 295 Boalt Hall, U.C. Berkeley. 5 p.m. Free, but RSVP requested. www.law.berkeley.edu/JLILES.htm
“From Selma to Ferguson.” Bay Area civil rights attorney Robert Rubin will discuss his work fighting for voting rights and racial equality and progress made in the last 50 years. At Urban Adamah, 1050 Parker St., Berkeley. 6 p.m. Free, but registration requested. www.urbanadamah.org
Yom HaZikaron memorial service. Commemorating Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. RSVP requested. At Jewish Community Federation, 121 Steuart St., S.F. 8:30 a.m. Free. [email protected]