friday/26
Limmud Bay Area 2015. A weekend of Jewish learning with seminars ranging from ancient text study to filmmaking to Jewish yoga. At Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Through Sunday, June 28. Prices vary. www.limmudbayarea.org
monday/29
‘Across the American-Israeli Divide’
American-born Michael Oren, who weathered one of the most tumultuous periods in recent Middle Eastern history as Israel’s ambassador to the United States, is a Knesset member, historian and best-selling author. He will share his perspective on the relationship between the two countries, as well as details from his recently published memoir, “Ally: My Journey Across the American-Israeli Divide.” 7 p.m. Monday, June 29 at JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. Free. www.jccsf.org
Middle East discussion group. Member-led, informal roundtable about current events. At Commonwealth Club, 555 Post St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. Free, but registration required. www.commonwealthclub.org
monday/6
“Bubbeh Myses: A History of the Yiddish Language.” Seminar with educator, author and translator Ken Blady on the evolution and likely future of Yiddish and its variants. Sponsored by Lehrhaus Judaica. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. $8. (510) 845-6420
sunday/12
“Challah-Baloo.” Challah-making seminar sponsored by Lehrhaus Judaica and Building Jewish Bridges. In Oakland; location provided with registration. 2 to 5 p.m. $25. www.lehrhaus.org