tuesday/25
“What’s the Deal with the Iran Deal?” Discussion with panel of local experts, moderated by Michael Krasny. Sponsored by JCF and JCRC. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. Free, but RSVP requested. www.paloaltojcc.org
sunday/30
“Making a Divine Challah.” Challah dough-making and braiding workshop; each participant takes home a loaf to bake. Advance registration required. At Urban Adamah, 1050 Parker St., Berkeley. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $25. www.urbanadamah.org/events/making-divine-challah-august
“Radical Jewish Culture: From Music to Poetry.” Poet and performer Jake Marmer gives the annual Larry Cohen Judaic Arts lecture. Includes brunch. At Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Ave, Palo Alto. 10:30 a.m. Free. www.kolemeth.org
monday/31
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/1
“Supporting Nepal’s Recovery.” Special briefing on American Jewish World Service’s disaster relief efforts for the Nepal earthquake. At Sens restaurant, 4 Embarcadero Center, S.F. 5 p.m. Free. (415) 597-3287
wednesday/2
“Rabbis’ Roundtable: The Meaning of Repentance.” Local rabbis share their beliefs about repentance, sin, forgiveness and the human condition. At PJCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 7 p.m. Free, but preregistration required. (650) 378-2703 or www.pjcc.org
thursday/3
“Return Again: Poetry Writing Workshop on Teshuvah.” Following dessert and a Havdallah service, poet and Judaic scholar Marsha Falk will discuss her work and lead a poetry-writing workshop. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 7 p.m. dessert, 7:45 p.m. workshop. Free. www.emanuelsf.org