wednesday/8
“Beit Ha’am.” Morning of programs on Zionism presented by the World Zionist Organization. At WZO office, 1333 Balboa St., Suite 2, S.F. 8:45 a.m. Free. www.izionist.org/na/beit-haam-3.
thursday/9
“The Big Eat.” Artists, chefs and distillers discuss innovations in art and food in the Bay Area. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $10 general (includes museum admission). www.thecjm.org.