sunday/10
“As a Mighty Stream: The Life of an American Rabbi.” Rabbi H. David Teitelbaum discusses his memoir about his life in service to the Jewish community and the civil rights movement. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 2 p.m. Free. www.jewishcommunitylibrary.org
wednesday/13
“Stir: My Broken Brain and the Meals That Brought Me Home.” Dinner with Jessica Fechtor, who will discuss her memoir about recovering after a life-threatening aneurysm. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 7 p.m. $18-$25. www.apjcc.org
thursday/14
“Jew.” Author John Bartel discusses his novel based on his family’s stories. At Books Inc., 2251 Chestnut St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.booksinc. net/event/john-bartel-books-inc-marina