tuesday/7
“Traveling Heavy.” Talk by Cuban-Jewish anthropology professor Ruth Behar on her memoir about leaving home and traveling. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishlearningworks.org.
sunday/12
“A Not-So-Nice Jewish Boy Faces World War II.” Norman Beim discusses his memoir on his experience as a soldier in World War II. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 2. Free. www.jewishlearningworks.org.