sunday/1
“Celebrating Brit Shalom.” East Bay author Lisa Braver Moss discusses her book for Jewish families choosing not to circumcise. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 1 p.m. Free. www.oaklandsinai.org
wednesday/4
“Stumbling Stone.” Local authors Julie Freestone and Rudi Raab discuss their novel about the daughter of Jewish immigrants falling in love with a Berkeley cop whose father was a high-ranking Nazi. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.oaklandsinai.org
monday/9
“Spain in our Hearts.” Adam Hochschild of Berkeley on his book about the Spanish Civil War, told through characters such as Hemingway and Orwell. With book signing. At Commonwealth Club, 555 Post St., S.F. 6 p.m. $20, students $7, members free. www.commonwealthclub.org