thursday/5
Jewish identity through dance. In “De-parts,” created by Miriam Engel and performed by members of the Israeli troupe Angela Dance Company, a pair of dancers are in constant conflict as their need for land — and their identities — spur each onward into dark territory. Hosted by Berkeley Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies and co-sponsored by Berkeley Hillel and Bears for Israel.
7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 at Berkeley Hillel, 2736 Bancroft Way. Free. [email protected]
friday/6
Yoni Rechter in concert. Performance of Israeli music by the pianist and composer. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 9 p.m. $50-$60. www.paloaltojcc.org
saturday/7
KlezCalifornia Yiddish Culture Festival. Two days of workshops and performances showcasing and celebrating Yiddish cultural arts. With Veretski Pass, David Chernyavksy, Saul Goodman’s Klezmer Band and more. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Also Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Prices vary. Full schedule of events at www.klezcalifornia.org (See story, 15)
sunday/8
Jewish Music & Poetry Project in Concert. Afternoon concert featuring the poetry of Marcia Falk and Laura Schwendinger set to music arranged by Elena Ruehr and composer-in-residence David Garner. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 3 p.m. Free. www.pjcc.org (See story, 16)