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friday/12
“Israel Innovations in Solving Big Problems.” Ravit Baer (S.F.-based deputy consul general for Israel) and Nathan Miller (former speechwriter for Israel’s mission to U.N.) discuss Israeli know-how in many fields. At Commonwealth Club, 555 Post St., S.F. 12 p.m. $20, members and students free. www.commonwealthclub.org
friday/19
“Interfaith Power and Light.” Discussion of the various faiths’ views on climate change and environmental stewardship. With Rabbi Marvin Goodman, the Rev. Sally Bingham and author Sumbul Ali Karamali. At Commonwealth Club, 555 Post St., S.F. 11:30 a.m. check-in, 12 p.m. program. $20, S.F. Interfaith Council members $8, Commonwealth Club members and students free. www.commonwealthclub.org
sunday/21
“Simple Magic: Reclaiming Our Ancestry.” Performance-lecture by Seth Eisen about the life and legacy of gay Jewish multidisciplinary artist Remy Charlip. At Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince St., Berkeley. 2 p.m. $10-$15. www.chochmat.org
monday/22
“Is Religion Good for the World?” Lecture by Rabbi Simon Jacobson on the applications of Torah in contemporary life. At ElieO Vineyards, 150 Old Vine Lane, Windsor. RSVP requested. 6:30 p.m. $20, $100 for pre-event reception and signed copy of Jacobson’s book. www.jewishsonoma.com
wednesday/24
“Shedding Light on the Zohar.” Introductory session with USF professor Jeremy Brown for people interested in joining a Lehrhaus Judaica Philosophy Circle Zohar cohort. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7 p.m. $18. www.marinjcc.org
thursday/25
“Confronting the System: A Night of Action for Juvenile Justice.” Bend the Arc workshop on taking action for criminal justice system reform. In downtown S.F., address given with RSVP. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.bendthearc.us
sunday/28
“This Land Is Full: Addressing Overpopulation in Israel.” Arava Institute founder and professor Alon Tal discusses his new book, followed by signing. At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 10 a.m. Free. www.netivotshalom.org
monday/29
Middle East discussion group. A member-led, informal roundtable discussion about current events. At Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. 5:30 p.m. Free, but registration required. www.commonwealthclub.org
tuesday/30
“An Evening with Roseanne Barr.” Comedian and actress discusses Judaism, kabbalistic meditation, Israel, BDS and more. Space is limited. Presented by Emanu-El’s Israel Action Committee. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 7 p.m. www.emanuelsf.org