monday/25
“Mystics of Mile End.” Author Sigal Samuel discusses her novel about a dysfunctional Jewish family obsessed with Kabbalah. At Congregation Beth Sholom, 301 14th Ave., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $18. www.bethsholomsf.org
wednesday/27
“Two Among the Righteous Few.” Marty Brounstein discusses his book about a Catholic couple in the Netherlands who saved Jews from the Holocaust. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 7 p.m. $10-$12. www.apjcc.org
sunday/1
“Celebrating Brit Shalom.” East Bay author Lisa Braver Moss discusses her book for Jewish families choosing not to circumcise. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 1 p.m. Free. www.oaklandsinai.org