friday | 21
“Why I Decided to Become Jewish.” Panel discussion with Congregation Beth El members following 7:30 p.m. services. At
synagogue, 2301 Vine St., Berkeley.
(510) 848-3988.
sunday | 23
“Connecting with Services.” At Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 9:30 a.m. $10. (415) 346-1720.
“To Tree or Not to Tree?” Interfaith family discussion of holiday traditions. Sponsor: Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay. At Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central, Richmond. 10 a.m. Reservations: (510) 839-2900, ext. 347.
“In Search of the Lost Tribes of Israel: The Case of the Lembas of South Africa.” Rabbi Leo Abrami. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 10:30 a.m. (408) 257-3333.
“Searching Your Roots is Fun and Easy.” Sponsor: B’nai Brith Oakland Lodge. Brunch and lecture. At Levitch Associates, 1029 Heinz Ave., Berkeley. 10:30 a.m. $5. (510) 845-6941.
monday | 24
“The Essence of Happiness: Appreciating Life.” Rabbi Aaron Hecht, Richmond Torah Center. At Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 1808 Wedemeyer St. $10. (415) 292-1237.
tuesday | 25
“Inside Chabad-Lubavitch: Beyond the Hype.” Ken Blady, educator, writer and Yiddish translator. At Contra Costa Jewish Community Center, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 10 a.m. $3-$5. (925) 938-7800.
Playtime. For single moms and their kids. At Parents Place Marin, 600 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 10:30 a.m. $6 a family. (415) 491-7959.
“Financial Fitness for Parents.” At Parents Place San Francisco, 1710 Scott St. 6:30 p.m. $20. Reservations: (415) 359-2454.
Support group. For families dealing with a serious mental illness. At Parents Place Palo Alto, 410 Sherman Ave. 7 p.m. Free. Reservations: (650) 688-3040.