sunday/6
Jewish genealogy. Get one-on-one help with your family tree from experienced genealogists. At Jewish Community Library, 1825 Ellis St., S.F. 12 p.m. Free, but registration encouraged. www.jewishgen.org/sfbajgs
“German Jewry and the Allure of the Sephardic.” Presentation by historian John M. Efron on late 18th-century German Jews’ idealization of medieval Sephardic Jews. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 1:30 p.m. Free. www.jewishlearningworks.org
monday/7
“Music & Activism.” Israeli singer Noa discusses her music and her work as a peace activist and a goodwill ambassador with professor Ben Brinner of U.C. Berkeley’s Center for Jewish Studies. At the Magnes, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. program. Free, but RSVP requested. www.magnes.berkeley.edu
wednesday/9
“NOSHpitality: Pickling on the Farm.” Pickling workshop for beginners led by Leora Fridman. Participants bring home their own jar of sauerkraut. Co-organized by OneTable. At Urban Adamah, 1151 Sixth St., Berkeley. 6 p.m. $10. [email protected]
thursday/10
“Post-Election .… What’s Next?” Lecture on America’s future prospects by historian and author John Rothmann. Part of Under One Tent. At Reutlinger Community, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. 1:15 p.m. Free. www.underonetent.org
“Moishe Oysher, Master Singer of His People.” Musical lecture by Cantor Arik Luck about the Yiddish film and theater star who died in 1958. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishlearningworks.org/events
saturday/12
Tikkun’s 30th anniversary and strategy conference. Weekend summit to discuss “what’s next” for the progressive movement after the election, followed by a celebration of 30 years of Tikkun. At Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda, Berkeley. 8 a.m. Saturday through 6 p.m. Sunday. $10 Saturday, $20 Sunday, $25 weekend. www.tikkun.org/30thCelebration
“Freedom and Anxiety: French Jewry in an Era of Extremism.” Historian Fred Rosenbaum talks about his fact-finding tour of Paris and current dangers facing French Jews. Part of Under One Tent. At Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.tinyurl.com/rosenbaum-france
sunday/13
“Humanistic Judaism and Its Enlightenment Roots.” Part 1 of talk about “Haskalah,” the Jewish enlightenment movement that began in early 19th century. Kol Hadash Bagel Brunch. At Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. 11 a.m. $10. www.kolhadash.org
BRCA Foundation panel discussion. The significance of the BRCA genes and how specific Ashkenazi gene mutations impact the odds of breast cancer. Co-sponsored by Congregations Kol Emeth and Etz Chayim. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 7 p.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/betham-BRCA-2016 (See story, 4)
“The Refugee: Fleeing Oppression From the Exodus to Modern Times.” Symposium led by historians, academics and journalists. Co-sponsored by Lehrhaus Judaica. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 1 to 5 p.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/lehrhaus-refugees
StandWithUs Leaders of Tomorrow. Program focusing on Zionism in the 21st century. Keynote speaker Mohammad Zoabi, and three guest speakers, including Israeli Consul General Andy David. At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 6 p.m. $18-$25. www.standwithus.com/NorCal2016
“Embracing the Journey: End of Life Resource Fair.” Day of seminars and presentations on how to handle death practically, spiritually and financially. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free, but advance registration recommended. www.jccsf.org
monday/14
“Religious Pluralism in Israel.” Rabbi Donniel Hartman of the Shalom Hartman Institute in conversation with Rabbi Brian Lurie. At Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7 p.m. Free, but RSVP required. www.marinjcc.org
tuesday/15
“Jewish Food Entrepreneurs.” Caryl Levine (Lotus Foods) and Andrew Stoloff (Rubicon Bakery) talk with J. food writer Alix Wall about running businesses that effect positive social change. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $8. www.jcceastbay.org
“The Israel Forum: The Battle for Israel’s Soul.” Left-wing vs. right-wing debate on the future of Israel between J.J. Goldberg, editor-at-large of the Forward, and Jonathan S. Tobin, senior online editor of Commentary magazine. At Wornick Jewish Day School, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 7 p.m. $15-$20. www.pjcc.org
“Stolen Legacy: Nazi Theft and the Quest for Justice.” Speakers are authors Suzanne Brown-Fleming and Dina Gold. Moderated by Edna Friedberg of U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Sponsored by Lehrhaus Judaica. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/stolen-legacy
wednesday/16
Women in the Workforce conference. All-day symposium on global and domestic women’s issues, hosted by National Council of Jewish Women and the consulates of Israel and Mexico. Lunch provided. At African American Art & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton St., S.F. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $20-$80. www.tinyurl.com/women-workforce-2016
“Coat of Many Colors.” Program about the history of the diversification of Bay Area Jewish community from 1849 onward. In conjunction with exhibit “This Is Bay Area Jewry.” At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/coat-colors
“Bubbie, Who Are You?” How to find the maiden names in your family tree, with Janice M. Sellers of Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society. At Oakland FamilySearch Library, 4766 Lincoln Ave., Oakland. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.jewishgen.org/sfbajgs
thursday/17
“A World of Jewish Soups.” Cooking class includes recipes for Moroccan lentil and rice soup, Czech borscht and matzah ball soup. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $55-$60. www.jccsf.org