tuesday/31
“Sex, Jews, and Videotape: What the Movies Reveal About Jewish Sexuality.” Film expert Peter Stein talks about depictions of Jewish love, sexuality and taboo in film and TV. With lots of clips. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $27-$37. www.jccsf.org
thursday/2
Race and Education. JCRC-sponsored town hall-style talk on educational inequities and race. With presenters Eva Paterson of Equal Justice Society and Ryan Smith of the Education Trust. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 6:30 p.m. Free, but RSVP requested. www.jewishfed.org/community-events (See story, 8)
friday/3
Bill Graham Menorah Project. Gallery chat with Chabad of S.F. Rabbi Yosef Langer on his work with Graham in founding Union Square public menorah lightings. In conjunction with Bill Graham exhibit. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 12:30 p.m. Included with museum admission. www.thecjm.org
sunday/5
Genealogy clinic. Bring questions for roundtable of Jewish genealogy experts. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 12 to 2 p.m. Free, but registration encouraged. www.jewishlearningworks.org
One Bay One Book closing program. Multimedia presentation with historian Frances Spagnola and Cantor Sharon Bernstein on history, culture and music of Jews from Piedmont region of Italy, where Primo Levi (“The Periodic Table”) was from. At Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. 7 p.m. Also June 9 at Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishcommunitylibrary.org
monday/6
Kids in the Kitchen. Workshop for children on how to make kosher cheesecake and other Shavuot delicacies. At Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma, 1970 Rainier Circle, Petaluma. 11 a.m. $10 per child, $15 for two children. www.jewishpetaluma.com/kitchen
tuesday/7
“Celebration of Synagogue Life.” Synagogue-Federation Partnership event celebrates accomplishments and looks forward to next phase. Jewish Theological Seminary chancellor Arnold Eisen to speak. Includes dinner. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 5:45 p.m. Free with registration. http://my.jewishfed.org/syn-fed-2016
wednesday/8
Floral design workshop for women. Flower-arranging professional seminar with buffet meal. Organized by Chabad of Petaluma’s Jewish Women’s Circle. At Second Street Flowers, 140 Second St, Petaluma. 6 p.m. $18, $30 for two people. RSVP requested. www.jewishpetaluma.com/flowers
thursday/9
“Interrogating the Academic BDS of Israel on Campus.” Amcha Initiative co-founder Tammi Rossman-Benjamin and Stanford professor Russell Berman discuss BDS movement on college campuses. At Congregation Beth Sholom, 301-14th Avenue, S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/thinking-bds