saturday/31
“Remembering Rabin: 20 Years Later.” Q&A with Eran Baruch and Noga Brenner Samia of Israeli social-justice organization Bina on changes in Israel since Yitzhak Rabin’s death. At Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon. 10:30 a.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/facebook-kolshofar-bina. Also Nov. 1 at Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 10:30 a.m. Free. www.bina.org.il/en/events/rabin-judaismsf (See story, 8)
sunday/1
“The New Offshore Oil and Gas Industry in Israel.” Tamara Lotner Lev discusses the industry’s social and environmental aspects. At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 10 a.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/netivot-lotner-lev
“Israel at 67: Is This the Child We Prayed For?” Lecture by Jerusalem Post journalist Herb Keinon. At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/netivot-facebook-keinon
“The Sephardim of Amsterdam.” Final video lecture in the series “Between Cross and Crescent: Jewish Civilization from Mohammed to Spinoza” by David B. Ruderman, followed by discussion. At Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. 11 a.m. Brunch donation $10. (510) 982-1455 or www.kolhadash.org
“Remembering Rabin.” All-day program about Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin with a panel discussion, memorial ceremony and exhibition. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. (650) 223-8692 or [email protected] (See story, 8)
tuesday/3
“Germans and Jews and 1963.” Multimedia presentation on the historical background of “Lara’s Shadow” by local author Alan Fleishman. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 1 p.m. $15. www.paloaltojcc.org
wednesday/4
“Jews and Muslims in America: Must the Children of Abraham Be Enemies?” Discussion with Rabbi Donniel Hartman and Imam Abdullah Antepli of the Shalom Hartman Institute. At Legion of Honor, 100 34th Ave., S.F. Free, but registration required. Also Nov. 5 at Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/hartman-jews-muslims
thursday/5
“A Prayer for the Jewish State: Religion or Politics?” First of a two-part program led by Rabbi Steven Chester examining the history and evolution of prayers for Israel. Also Nov. 12. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.oaklandsinai.org
“Fifty Years of Catholic-Jewish Relations: The Gains and the Challenges.” Aaron-Roland Endowed Lecture by social-ethics professor John T. Pawlikowski of the Catholic Theological Union. At Hillel at Stanford, 565 Mayfield Ave. 5 p.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/pawlikowski-stanford
sunday/8
“Yitzhak Rabin: Life, Death and Legacy.” Symposium on the life and impact of the Israeli prime minister to mark the 20th anniversary of his death. Sponsored by Jewish Federation of the East Bay and Lehrhaus Judaica. At the Magnes, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 1 to 5 p.m. Free. Also Nov. 9 at Kehillah Jewish High School, 3900 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. Free, but reservations recommended. www.lehrhaus.org (See story, 8)
“Kol-Ivrit” (Hebew in One Day). Hebrew-language workshop for beginners and anyone wishing to improve skills. Sponsored by Lehrhaus Judaica. At Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $18-$50. (510) 845-6420
“Are Our Children Jewish?” The Reform Jewish Movement and Patrilineal Descent.” Discussion led by Dawn Kepler on intermarriage, multifaith children and the modern definition of a Jewish family. At Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central, Richmond. 10:15 a.m. $5 suggested donation. wwwtbhrichmond.org
monday/9
“Diaspora and Group Rights: The Jewish Constitutional Moment.” Lecture by William Forbath of University of Texas Law. At 295 Boalt Hall, U.C. Berkeley. 5 p.m. reception, 5:30 p.m. lecture. Free. [email protected]
“Raphael Lemkin: Unsung Hero and the Concept of Genocide.” Presentation by philosophy professor Berel Lang of Wesleyan University. At CCSRE Conference Room, Building 360, Stanford University. 12 p.m. Free. http://jewishstudies.stanford.edu
wednesday/11
“Latkes of the Rich and Famous.” Hands-on cooking class featuring celebrity-inspired versions of the favorite holiday recipe. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $50-$55. www.jccsf.org
“Resurgent, Resplendent San Francisco.” Local historians Fred Rosenbaum, Frances Dinkelspiel and Ava Kahn discuss the role of Bay Area Jews in the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915. Sponsored by Lehrhaus Judaica and California Historical Society. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.emanuelsf.org
“American Jews and Their Urban Crises.” Presentation on the postwar Jewish migration away from cities by Lila Corwin Berman, history associate professor at Temple University. At Margaret Jacks Hall, Building 460, Stanford University. 4:15 p.m. Free. http://jewishstudies.stanford.edu