monday/25
Middle East discussion group. A member-led, informal roundtable discussion about current events. At Commonwealth Club, 555 Post St., S.F. 5:30 p.m. Free, but registration required. www.commonwealthclub.org
thursday/28
“The Jews and the Catholics: Trends in Dwindling Religious Affiliation.” Lecture by Irish Jesuit Padraig Swan and his wife, Colleen Brown. Preceded by breakfast. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 10 a.m. Free, but RSVP requested. nertamidsf@sbcglobal.net
friday/29
“Take Action Day.” S.F. Jewish Film Festival presents five documentaries and post-film panels focusing on social justice issues. Films and topics cover LGBTQ issues and the right to marry, art as a tool of social change, abortion, income inequality and violence against girls in the age of social media. Part of the S.F. Jewish Film Festival. At Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., S.F. 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. $14-$15 per movie, $30-$36 day pass. Panels free. www.sfjff.org (See story, 20)
thursday/11
“Breakfast at Goldie’s: Jewish Morning Delicacies.” Cooking Round the World class on Jewish breakfast recipes, including Israeli shakshuka, matzah brei and New York coffee cake. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $55-$60. www.jccsf.org