friday | 9
Rabbi Myra Soifer. One of the first 10 women to be ordained as a rabbi. Lecture during services. Also July 10 dairy potluck luncheon. At Congregation Beth Sholom, 1455 Elm St., Napa. 7 p.m. www.cbsnapa.org.
sunday | 11
“Zohar in Nature.” Kabbalah text study with Reb Tsvi Bar-David and vegetarian food by PassionFoods. Meet at Albany Bulb parking lot, west end of Buchanan Street. 8:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. By donation. (510) 910-3637.
“Peace Building Progress in Israel.” Ilana Meallem discusses Arava Institute and the Hazon Israel Bike ride. Also July 12. At Rabbi Art Gould’s home, Alameda. 7 p.m. Free. RSVP to (510) 749-4824.
monday | 12
“Shai Agassi: A Better Model?” CEO of Better Place discusses electric car innovations with corporations in Israel and Japan. At Commonwealth Club, S.F. 6:45 p.m. $15-$65. www.commonwealthclub.org.
tuesday | 13
“Toward Better Communication Between Palestinians & Israelis.” With Steven West and Iftekhar Hai. Tuesdays through Aug. 3. At the Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $15-$18 per lecture. (925) 938-7800 ext. 239.
friday | 16
“Shabbat Under the Stars.” Congregation Beth Emek outdoor musical family service and kosher picnic. At Harvest Park, 1401 Harvest Road, Pleasanton. 6 p.m. www.bethemek.org.
Ayelet Waldman. Author discusses “Red Hook Road.” At Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.keplers.com.