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saturday/8
“Writing our Book of Life.” Days of Awe writing workshop led by Rabbi Dorothy Richman. No experience necessary. Focus is on entering a new year. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. Also Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. $8. www.jcceastbay.org/days-of-awe
sunday/9
Jewish genealogy clinic. Bring questions for one-on-one guidance from experts. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 12 p.m. Free, but registration encouraged. www.jewishgen.org/sfbajgs
“Being Black, Asian, Danish and Jewish: Taking Charge of your Jewish Identity.” How Jews from blended backgrounds can handle difficult questions. Led by Kim Carter Martinez, a biracial Jew. Sponsored by Lehrhaus Judaica and Building Jewish Bridges. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 3 p.m. Free, space is limited. www.tinyurl.com/being-identity
saturday/15
Shabbat Salon with Mark Yudof. The former U.C. president will discuss efforts by the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement to discourage campus speakers and programs associated with Israel, and how to counter them. Q&A follows. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 3:30 p.m. www.betham.org
wednesday/19
“The Future of a Legacy: Seymour Fromer and the Making of the Magnes.” Presentation by SJSU professor emerita Mira Amiras on the museum’s history from her perspective as the daughter of the founders. At the Magnes, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 12 p.m. Free. www.magnes.berkeley.edu
thursday/20
“Partnering for a Peaceful Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.” Moderated World Affairs Council conversation between Maen Rashid Areikat (chief of PLO delegation in Washington, D.C.) and Jeremy Ben Ami (J Street president). At Marines Memorial Theater, 609 Sutter St., San Francisco. 6:30 p.m. $7-$25. www.worldaffairs.org