tuesday/5
“The Eichmann Trial in Jerusalem.” Attorney Oak Dowling talks about the trial of one of the most notorious figures of the Third Reich. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 1 p.m. $15. www.paloaltojcc.org
friday/8
“Fighting Anti-Israel Activities on Campus.” Mark Donig discusses the rise of BDS activities at colleges and high schools, and what can be done about it. Discussion follows potluck dinner and Shabbat service. At Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. service. Free, but RSVP required by Jan. 6. (650) 366-8481 or [email protected]
sunday/10
“Jews in American Popular Culture.” Stanford professor Ari Y. Kelman discusses the contributions of American Jews to theater, music and television. At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 9:30 a.m. Free. www.shirhadash.org
“Activism in the ’60s: What Have We Learned?” Civil rights activist Bruce Hartford discusses his activities during the 1960s at the Kol Hadash Bagel Brunch. At Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. 11 a.m. $10 donation suggested. www.kolhadash.org
“Genealogy Clinic: Brainstorming with the Mavens.” Bring questions for one-on-one guidance with experts. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 12 to 2 p.m. Free, but registration requested. www.jewishlearningworks.org
“The Middle East: Can’t We All Just Get Along?” Bar-Ilan University Arab literature scholar Mordechai Kedar leads discussion of current events in the Arab world. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $18. www.tinyurl.com/kedar-ofjcc
tuesday/12
“The Trial and Execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.” Attorney Oak Dowling offers an in-depth look at the trial, the controversial verdict and the first-ever execution of U.S. citizens for espionage. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 1 p.m. $15. www.paloaltojcc.org
wednesday/13
“The Theology of Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg.” Talk about the educator and Holocaust scholar by Rabbi Darren Kleinberg, head of Kehillah Jewish High School. At Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. 7:30 p.m. Free. [email protected]
“The Secret of Chabad.” Chabad Rabbi David Eliezrie discusses his book with J. editor Sue Fishkoff. Includes reception and book signing. At Contra Costa Jewish Day School, 955 Risa Road, Lafayette. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishcontracosta.com
thursday/14
“The Global Fight Against Human Trafficking.” Panel discussion with the consul generals of Israel, Germany and Mexico, as well as Israel’s national anti-trafficking coordinator. At Consulate General of Mexico, 532 Folsom St., S.F. 12 p.m. Free, but registration required. www.tinyurl.com/fight-trafficking-2016