sunday/6
“Jewish Unity.” Talk by visiting Rabbi Eli Mansour. Co-sponsored by Anshey Sfard and Magain David San Francisco. At Congregation Anshey Sfard, 1500 Clement St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $26 suggested donation. (415) 846-6380
tuesday/8
Religious extremism in Israel. Incidents of religious extremism have been an ongoing problem in Israel — why, and what is being done about it? Rabbi Dov Lipman, a U.S.-born former Knesset member with the Yesh Atid party and today a leader in promoting tolerance between Orthodox and secular Jews, will discuss the relationship between religion and state in Israel.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. $10. www.oaklandsinai.org
thursday/10
Gluten-free Rosh Hashanah prep. Demonstration and tasting with chef Jane Sykes on preparing gluten-free challah and honey cake for Rosh Hashanah. At Congregation Beth Sholom, 301 14th Ave., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $20. www.universe.com/gfbakingwithjane
“Irrationally Yours: On Missing Socks, Pickup Lines and Other Existential Puzzles.” Humorous discussion on day-to-day human psychology with Israeli American behavioral economist Dan Ariely. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $27-$37. www.tinyurl.com/jccsf-danariely
“Creating Spirituality Through Architectural Design.” Lecture by Bay Area architect Martin Bernstein, sponsored by the Sequoia chapter of Hadassah. At Congregation Emek Beracha, 4102 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. $15. [email protected]