thursday/17
What does Jewish look like? In “The Hebrew Mamita,” slam poet Vanessa Hidary examines her Sephardic upbringing, her experiences with friends of other racial and religious backgrounds in New York City, and meditations on the complexity of Jewish identity. Presented by USF Jewish Studies and Social Justice Program.
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at Fromm Hall 125, University of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton St. Free. www.tinyurl.com/usf-mamita
“Gadgets, Devices and Next Generation Experiences.” JCF Business Leadership Council speakers David Anderman, Ilana Golan and Micah Yairi discuss the impact of next-generation technology. At DLA Piper, 555 Mission St., Suite 2400, S.F. 6 p.m. $18-$40. [email protected]
“Interfaith Couples — Joining Two Traditions.” Group discussion about options for weddings, celebrating holidays and raising children in a multifaith home, led by Rabbi Mychal Copeland. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 7 p.m. www.emanuelsf.org
friday/18
“The Making of a Mensch.” Tiffany Shlain discusses her latest work (with screening) and its connection to the Jewish teachings of Mussar. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $27-$37. www.tinyurl.com/tiffany-shlain (See story, 5)
sunday/20
“Sacred Seasons.” Afternoon program exploring the themes of pilgrimage, piety and personal transformation in Judaism and Islam during the overlap between the Jewish High Holy Days and the Hajj. At Graduate Theological Union, Easton Hall, 2401 Ridge Ave., Berkeley. 1 p.m. www.tinyurl.com/sacred-seasons-gtu