monday/18
“Hope into Practice: Jewish Women Choosing Justice Despite Our Fears.” Author Penny Rosenwasser discusses her book about love and understanding, particularly in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. At Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont. Free. 7 p.m. www.kehillasynagogue.org.
wednesday/20
“No Joke: Making Jewish Humor.” Harvard professor Ruth Wisse discusses her book about how Jewish humor channeled through writing led to new avenues of creativity and enriched American popular culture. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 7 p.m. $5-$7. www.svjcc.org. Also Nov. 21 at JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $15. www.jccsf.org.
thursday/21
“Lady at the O.K. Corral: The True Story of Josephine Marcus Earp.” Author Ann Kirschner discusses her book about Wyatt Earp’s Jewish wife. Part of Under One Tent: Contra Costa Jewish Book and Arts Festival. At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 10 a.m. $7-$10. www.jfed.org/underonetent.