sunday/4
“The New Mediterranean Jewish Table.” Chef Joyce Goldstein discusses her book of healthy recipes for the modern Jewish home, followed by sample tastings, Q&A and book signing. Part of Under One Tent book/arts fest. At Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek. 3 p.m. $25. www.underonetent.org
wednesday/7
“Beyond the Silk Mills.” Leslie Rupley discusses her book about her grandmother’s tumultuous life as a Jewish immigrant in New Jersey in 1900. Part of Under One Tent book/arts fest. Co-sponsored by Diablo Valley Hadassah. At Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek. 10:30 a.m. $5. www.underonetent.org/2016
monday/12
“Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn.” Daniel Gordis, Israel analyst and former Conservative rabbi, discusses his latest book. Signing follows. At Commonwealth Club, 555 Post St., S.F. 12 p.m. $20, members and students free. www.commonwealthclub
thursday/15
“Hybrid Judaism.” Rabbi Darren Kleinberg, head of Kehillah Jewish High School in Palo Alto, discusses his new book on the changing face of American Jewish identity. In conversation with SFSU professor Marc Dollinger. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7 p.m. Free, but RSVP requested. www.marinjcc.org