saturday | 8
“Vows Ancient and Contemporary.” 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 lead discussion between Yom Kippur services. At Sacred Heart Church, 13716 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. 1:30 p.m. Free. [email protected].
sunday | 9
Adam Mansbach. Author of “Go the F**k to Sleep” discusses his book and the tribulations of parenting. Co-sponsored by Litquake. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $10-$20. (415) 292-1200.
tuesday | 11
“Life in Exile.” Ariel Dorfman, former cultural adviser to deposed Chilean President Salvador Allende, and author Ilan Stavans discuss Dorfman’s life in exile after the 1973 military coup. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $10-$25. www.jccsf.org.
wednesday | 12
“Lunch and Learn.” Emily Blanck of AIPAC discusses the current state of the Mideast and the Jewish role in peacemaking efforts. At Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 11:45 a.m. $10-$12. RSVP to (925) 283-8575.
friday | 14
“Kafkaesque in S.F.” Terry Bisson, Rucky Rucker and Carter Scholz, contributors to a new anthology of fiction inspired by Franz Kafka, discuss the legend and his work. At Variety Preview Room, 582 Market St., S.F. 7 p.m. $5-$10 suggested donation. www.litquake.org.
“Irving Berlin’s Jewish Identity and His Music.” An evening of history and music, with cantorial soloist Kimberly Gelbwasser. At Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. 7:30 p.m. Free. (650) 366-8481.
Shabbat dinner and info session. Traditional Ethiopian vegetarian dinner with a presentation from the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $35-$40. RSVP to (415) 292-1233.
sunday | 16
“Using the G-word.” Ellen Stromberg, creator of Jewish spirituality workshops, on how to talk to children about God. At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 9:30 a.m. Free. [email protected].
Jewish Coalition for Literacy volunteer training. At Jewish Federation of the East Bay, 300 Grand Ave., Oakland. 10 a.m. Free. (415) 977-7414 ext. 100.