friday/19
“Interfaith Power and Light.” Discussion of the various faiths’ views on climate change and environmental stewardship. With Rabbi Marvin Goodman, the Rev. Sally Bingham and author Sumbul Ali Karamali. At Commonwealth Club, 555 Post St., S.F. 11:30 a.m. check-in, 12 p.m. program. $20, S.F. Interfaith Council members $8, Commonwealth Club members and students free. www.commonwealthclub.org
saturday/20
“This Land Is Full: Addressing Overpopulation in Israel.” Arava Institute founder and professor Alon Tal discusses his new book, followed by signing. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 3:30 p.m. Free. www.betham.org. Also Aug. 21 at Congregation Beth Israel, 1630 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.cbiberkeley.org. Also Aug. 28 at Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 10 a.m. Free. www.netivotshalom.org.
sunday/21
“Simple Magic: Reclaiming Our Ancestry.” Performance-lecture by Seth Eisen about the life and legacy of seminal gay Jewish multidisciplinary artist Remy Charlip. At Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince St., Berkeley. 2 p.m. $10-$15. www.chochmat.org
monday/22
“Is Religion Good for the World?” Lecture by Rabbi Simon Jacobson on the applications of Torah in contemporary life. At ElieO Vineyards, 150 Old Vine Lane, Windsor. RSVP requested. 6:30 p.m. $20, $100 for pre-event reception and signed copy of Jacobson’s book. www.tinyurl.com/sonoma-jacobson
wednesday/24
“Shedding Light on the Zohar.” Introductory session with USF professor Jeremy Brown for people interested in joining a Lehrhaus Judaica Philosophy Circle on the Zohar. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7 p.m. $18. www.tinyurl.com/lehrhaus-zohar
thursday/25
“Confronting the System: A Night of Action for Juvenile Justice.” Bend the Arc workshop. In downtown S.F., address given with RSVP. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.bendthearc.us
monday/29
Middle East discussion group. A member- led, informal roundtable discussion about current events. At Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. 5:30 p.m. Free, but registration required. www.commonwealthclub.org
tuesday/30
“An Evening with Roseanne Barr.” Comedian and actress discusses Judaism, kabbalistic meditation, Israel, BDS and more. Space is limited. Presented by Emanu-El’s Israel Action Committee. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free, but preregistration required. www.emanuelsf.org
thursday/1
“Starting with Ourselves.” Informal gathering on ending racism will explore experiences, assumptions and connections with Judaism. Led by Bend the Arc Racial Justice team. In S.F., address given with RSVP. 7 p.m. Free. www.bendthearc.us