tuesday/29
“Treyf: My Life as an Unorthodox Outlaw.” Elissa Altman discusses her memoir about growing up in a family with differing ideas about Judaism. At Book Passage, Ferry Building, S.F. 6 p.m. Free. www.bookpassage.com (See story, 18)
“Moonglow.” Pulitzer Prize-winning Berkeley author Michael Chabon discusses his new novel with local author Peter Orner. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. Sold out, but live stream available at jccsf.org/ondemand (See story, 16)
“Let There Be Laughter.” Michael Krasny discusses his book on Jewish humor. At Rakestraw Books, 3 Railroad Ave., Danville. 7 p.m. Free. www.rakestrawbooks.com. Also Dec. 1 at Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. In conversation with comedy writer Marc Hershon. Q&A and book signing follows. 7:30 p.m. $15-$25. www.marinjcc.org
wednesday/30
New twists on Old World Jewish cuisine: Owners of the Gefilteria in New York City and co-authors of “The Gefilte Manifesto” cookbook, Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz are about to hit the Bay Area for five events in five days. The lineup includes a “Manifesto”-inspired dinner at Saul’s Deli in Berkeley, a fried-pickle demonstration at the JCCSF and a pop-up kosher dinner in Palo Alto in collaboration with L’Chaim Foods.
Bay Area events Nov. 30–Dec. 4. www.gefilteria.com/calendar-of-events
thursday/1
An evening of Mizrahi and Sephardic poetry. Young adult members of JIMENA will recite ancient and modern Jewish poetry translated from Arabic, Hebrew, Ladino and French. Co-sponsored by Jewish LearningWorks. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishlearningworks.org
“Klezmer: Music, History and Memory.” Musicologist Walter Zev Feldman discusses his new book, a study of klezmer from the 16th century onward. At the Magnes, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 5:30 p.m. Free. www.magnes.berkeley.edu
“Stumbling Stone.” Rudi Raab and Julie Freestone discuss their book about a Nazi officer who becomes romantically involved with the daughter of Holocaust survivors. Part of Under One Tent Book and Arts Festival. At Reutlinger, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. 1:30 p.m. Free. www.underonetent.org
sunday/4
“The New Mediterranean Jewish Table.” Chef Joyce Goldstein discusses her book of healthy recipes for the modern Jewish home, followed by sample tastings, Q&A and book signing. Part of Under One Tent Book and Arts Festival. At Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek. 3 p.m. $25. www.underonetent.org
wednesday/7
“Beyond the Silk Mills.” Leslie Rupley discusses her book about her grandmother’s tumultuous life as a Jewish immigrant in New Jersey in 1900. Part of Under One Tent Book and Arts Festival. Co-sponsored by Diablo Valley Hadassah. At Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek. 10:30 a.m. $5. www.underonetent.org/2016