friday | 18
“Not Jewish Enough? Chanukah Sheds New Light on the This Question!” Discussion on Jewish identity and holidays. At Jewish Gateways, 409 Liberty St., El Cerrito. 6:15-9 p.m. Potluck item or $7. www.jewishgateways.org.
sunday | 20
“Darkness and Light.” Makor Or Jewish meditation retreat with prayer and Torah study. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $50-$60. www.jccsf.org.
“What is Jewish Identity?” SF Secular/Humanist Havurah meeting. At a private home, S.F. 11 a.m. (415) 751-3766.
“An Introduction to the Way of the Undefended Heart.” Hebrew chant and Jewish meditation. At Congregation Ner Shalom, 85 La Plaza, Cotati. 7-9 p.m. Free, registration required. www.nershamom.org.
wednesday | 23
“The Wisdom of Olive Oil: Reclaiming a Jewish Relationship to Energy and Environment.” With Evonne Marzouk. At Congregation Emek Beracha, 4102 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. (650) 218-3182.
thursday | 24
Hazon Food Conference. With lectures on Jewish life and food issues. Through Dec. 27. At Asilomar Conference and Retreat Center, Pacific Grove. 1 p.m. $50-$360. www.hazon.org.
saturday | 26
“Warm Up Challah Baking Workshop.” With Rabbi Mark Melamut. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., S.F. www.bnaiemunahsf.org.