sunday/20
“Sacred Wholeness: A Jewish Wellness Retreat.” An afternoon of self-care led by Julie Emden, including sessions of meditation, yoga, dance and nutrition education. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 12:30 to 5 p.m. $35-$45. www.pjcc.org
monday/28
Middle East discussion group. A member-led, informal roundtable discussion about current events in the Middle East. At Commonwealth Club, 555 Post St., S.F. 5:30 p.m. Free, but registration required. www.commonwealthclub.org
tuesday/29
Israel Dealmakers Summit. Two-day business conference showcasing Israeli innovation, with talks by Noam Bardin of Google and Amit Lang of Israel’s Ministry of Economy. At Sofitel San Francisco Bay, 223 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City. Also March 30. www.israeldealmakers.com
wednesday/30
“Perceptions and Misperceptions in a Globalized Polarized World.” Author and U.C. Berkeley International House executive director emeritus Joe Lurie shares stories of cross-cultural interaction from years of travel. Co-presented by Commonwealth Club. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $5-$15. www.commonwealthclub.org