sunday | 15
“World Economic Mega-Trends in the Year 2020.” Lecture by David Passig, futurist and academic lecturer. At Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos. 11 a.m. Free. RSVP to [email protected].
Women’s seminar. Daylong event featuring guest speaker Debbie Greenblatt, Jewish educator and founder of the women’s division of Gateways, and workshops ranging from parenting to literature. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 9:45 a.m. $30-$40. www.jsn.info.
“Modern Jewish Family.” Panel discussion on the future of Jewish families with Rabbi Kenneth Brander, dean of Yeshiva University’s Center for the Jewish Future. At Adath Israel, 1851 Noriega St., S.F. 5:30 p.m. $15. www.adathisraelsf.org.
“Modern Anti-Semitism.” Rabbi Jerry Danzig gives first lecture in five-part series. At Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. 2 p.m. Free. www.bethamisr.org.
wednesday | 18
“Harvesting Life Wisdom: Empowering Seniors.” Three-session workshop led by therapist Alissa Hirshfeld-Flores. Also Jan. 25 and Feb. 1. At Santa Rosa JFCS, 1360 N. Dutton Ave. #C, Santa Rosa. Also Feb. 8, 15 and 22. At B’nai Israel Center, 740 Western Ave., Petaluma. 10:30 a.m. $60. RSVP to [email protected].
“Israel and the Arab Spring.” Lecture by Michael Nacht, professor at U.C. Berkeley’s Goldman School. At Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. www.bethelberkeley.org.
Feminist Midrash in America. Taube Center for Jewish Studies at Stanford presents lecture by poet Alicia Ostriker, 2009 Jewish Book Award recipient. 8 p.m. Free. Tresidder Memorial Union, 459 Lagunita Drive, Stanford. www.stanford.edu.
thursday | 19
Israel Green Movement. Co-chair Alon Tal speaks about a new “green” agenda for the Jewish state. Free, organic kosher lunch included. Sponsored by Hazon, the Israel Center and UpStart. At 332 Pine St., suite 600, San Francisco. 12:30–1:45 p.m. Must pre-register at [email protected].
“Lunatics.” Jewish humor writer Alan Zweibel and author-columnist Dave Barry discuss their book. At Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. 6 p.m. $12-$45. www.commonwealthclub.org.
Carey Perloff. Artistic director of the American Conservatory Theatre discusses her play set in Israel, “Higher,” which opens Feb. 1. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $10-$25. www.jccsf.org.
sunday | 22
Yoga and Otiyot Chayyot. Meditation and yoga based on the Hebrew alphabet. At Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon. 10 a.m. Free. www.kolshofar.org.
“Jewbilee Day of Learning.” Hands-on workshops, performances and panel discussions about a range of Jewish topics. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 1 p.m. $8-$10, free for children 4 and younger. www.siliconvalleyjcc.org/jewbilee.
monday | 23
“The Eichmann Trial.” Author and historian Deborah Lipstadt discusses her book. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 7:30 p.m. $5-$7. [email protected].
“Who by Fire.” Author Chaya Malka Abrahamson tells the story of a woman who rescued her family from a fire. At Chabad of the East Bay, 2730 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $10-$18. www.chabadberkeley.org.
tuesday | 24
Jewish Coalition for Literacy tutor training. At Jewish Community Federation, 121 Steuart St., S.F. 5:45 p.m. Free. www.jclread.org.
“Money Matters: Jewish Business Ethics.” Six-week course. At Chabad of Contra Costa, 1671 Newell Ave., Walnut Creek. 10 a.m. $100. Also at Contra Costa Jewish Day School, 3836 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 7:30 p.m. $100. Also at Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas , Redwood City. 7:30 p.m. $89. Also on Jan. 26 at Law Offices of Mark Solomon, 702 Marshall St., Suite 500, Redwood City. 12:15 p.m. $89. www.myjli.com.
wednesday | 25
Shalom Auslander. Author discusses his new novel “Hope: A Tragedy,” about a Jewish compost salesman. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $10-$20. www.jccsf.org.
thursday | 26
Trina Robbins. Historian discusses her graphic novel “Lily Renée, Escape Artist: From Holocaust Survivor to Comic Book Pioneer.” At Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.cartoonart.org.
“Multigenerational Workplace.” Business Leadership Council of the Jewish Community Federation hosts lecture by Daryle Abrahams, managing director at Teetch Ltd., about professional cooperation. At Duane Morris, One Market Plaza, Spear Tower, S.F. 6 p.m. $25-$60. [email protected].
saturday | 28
“Feast of Jewish Learning.” A smorgasbord of classes on Jewish topics from history to dance offered in English, Russian and Hebrew. Preceded by young adult happy hour at 6:15 p.m. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. Free. www.bjesf.org.
sunday | 29
“Prayer and Dissonance.” Rabbi Gail Diamond discusses Jewish prayer and songs for those with undecided beliefs. At Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon. 10 a.m. Free. www.kolshofar.org.
“Art and Eat.” Congregation Ner Tamid hosts lunch, lecture and tour of the “Masters of Venice” exhibit. At M.H. de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, S.F. 10 a.m. Price varies. RSVP to [email protected]
Kabbalah book talk. Kennard Lipman discusses “Kingdoms of Experience.” At Afikomen Judaica, 3042 Claremont Ave., Berkeley. 3 p.m. Free. www.afikomen.com.