saturday/6
“From Enemy to Friend: Jewish Wisdom and the Pursuit of Peace.” Rabbi Amy Eilberg will discuss her new book and her work in peace building. At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 10:30 a.m. Also Aug. 7 at Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Drive, Palo Alto. 10 a.m. Free. www.rabbiamyeilberg.com.
monday/8
“Apples of Uncommon Character.” James Beard Award–winning chef Rowan Jacobsen will discuss his new apple-centric recipe book. Local heirloom apples and apple cider available for free tasting from 5 p.m. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $15. www.jccsf.org.
sunday/14
“Rebbe.” Rabbi Joseph Telushkin discusses his new biography, “Rebbe: The Life and Teachings of Menachem M. Schneerson.” At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 3 p.m. $25-$30. www.paloaltojcc.org/rebbe. Also at JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $25-$35. www.jccsf.org. (See story, 27)
Lunch with Ayelet Waldman. Author discusses her new book, “Love and Treasure.” Cost includes lunch and a copy of the book. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 1 p.m. $18. RSVP by Sept. 8. www.svjcc.org/events.
wednesday/17
“Thirteen Days in September.” Pulitzer Prize–winning author Lawrence Wright discusses his new book detailing events around the 1978 Camp David meeting that resulted in the Middle East peace treaty. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $25-$35. www.jccsf.org.
thursday/18
“Nightmares.” Actor Jason Segal reads from his new children’s book and talks about his life and work. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $15. www.jccsf.org.