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“Laughter and Tears.” University of San Francisco professor Alan Goldberg discusses the roots of and connections between Jewish American literature and comedy. Part of Contra Costa Jewish Book and Arts Festival. At Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. 2 p.m. $5. www.jfed.org/underonetent
Chant leadership workshop. Learn about the spiritual structure of the service and prayer as practice, and develop skills for service leadership. Led by Rabbi Shefa Gold. At Or Shalom Jewish Community, 625 Brotherhood Way, S.F. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $36 suggested donation. [email protected]