sunday | 2
Family tree workshop. Genealogy clinic presented by Jewish Community Library. At the Jewish Community High School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 12 p.m. Free. (415) 567-3327 ext. 704.
Drop-in book club. Discussion of “Disobedience” by Naomi Alderman; copies available at library. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 2 p.m. Free. (415) 567-3327 ext. 703.
tuesday | 4
“Mountain Jews.” With Ken Blady. A four-week series on Jews of Morocco, Kurdistan, Chechnya and elsewhere. At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 10 a.m. Series $50-$65, single lecture $15-$18. (925) 938-7800 ext. 239.
“Spiritual Envy.” Michael Krasny, S.F. State professor and host of KQED Radio’s “Forum” talk show, will discuss his new book about belief. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 7:30 p.m. $5-$7. (408) 357-7411.
“What We Do and Why.” Discussion-based class about the development of Jewish practices, from biblical through modern times. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 8 p.m. $35-$55. [email protected].
wednesday | 5
“The Meaning of Circumcision in Judaism and Islam.” A panel discussion led by Diane Wolf, sociology professor from Cornell, and David Kasher, senior Jewish educator at Hillel. At Easton Hall, 2401 Ridge Road, Berkeley. 5:30 p.m. Free. (510) 649-2400.
thursday | 6
“The Story of the Jews of Bulgaria During WWII.” A lecture by June and Gene Brott as part of the East Bay Jewish Forum. At Temple Beth Abraham, 327 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. 9:45 a.m. (510) 839-2900.
Alonzo King on Sephardic music. The artistic director of Lines Ballet discusses his company’s new ballet, which draws inspiration from Sephardic music. Includes video excerpts from the ballet. At the Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 7 p.m. $5. [email protected].
saturday | 8
“Vows Ancient and Contemporary.” Discussion with Rabbi Melanie Aron of Congregation Shir Hadash in Los Gatos and Rabbi Michael Marmur, former professor of theology at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, between Yom Kippur services. At Sacred Heart Church, 13716 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. 1:30 p.m. Free. [email protected].
sunday | 9
Adam Mansbach at Litquake. Author of “Go the F**k to Sleep” discusses his book and the tribulations of parenting. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $10-$25. (415) 292-1200.