saturday | 21

Shabbat Torah on the Trails with the Clergy. Meet at Congregation Rodef Sholom (parking lot), 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 8 a.m. (415) 479-3441.

tuesday | 24

“Meaning What it Says and Saying What it Means.” Torah study with Rabbi Judah Dardik. At Contra Costa Jewish Community Center, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 7 p.m. Free. (925) 943-1484.

friday | 27

Shabbat service with Ed Case of Interfaithfamily.com. At Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave., San Jose. 5:30 p.m. (408) 292-0939.

saturday | 28

“The Song Book of Genesis.” Story told in lyrics by David Altschul. At 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $15. (510) 277-1007.

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