sunday | 7
“Prayers and Blessings – What do they mean for us today?” With Marcia Falk, Ph.D. At Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 9:30 a.m. Free. (415) 479-3441.
monday | 8
Meet Gerd Korman, author of “Nightmare’s Fairy Tale.” At Bob and Bob fine Jewish gifts and books, 4500 El Camino Real, Los Altos. 11 a.m. (650) 947-7010.
Michal Grovin, Israeli poet, author, theater director and professor. Lectures at various Bay Area locations through Oct. 11. Visit www.israelinthebay.org for more information.
Aaron Lansky, founder of the Yiddish Book Center. At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 7:30 p.m. (408) 358-1751.
tuesday | 9
Study “Lonely Man of Faith” with Rabbi David Booth. At Bob and Bob fine Jewish gifts and books, 4500 El Camino Real, Los Altos. 12 p.m. Free (650) 947-7010.
“Jews in Latin American Film.” Showing of “Autumn Sun.” At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. (415) 567-3327.
thursday | 11
“Talking Right.” Linguist Geoffrey Nunberg in conversation with Linda Schacht. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road. 7:30 p.m. $10-$12. www.marinjcc.org.
“Jewish Folk Art: Recalling the Lost World of Polish Jews.”v Seymour Fromer annual lecture. At Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St., Berkeley. 2 p.m. Free. (510) 839-2900 ext. 235.
friday | 12
Gerda Weissmann Klein, author and Holocaust survivor, to speak at Shabbat services. At Congregation Emanu-El , 2 Lake St., S.F. 5:30 p.m. www.emanuelsf.org.
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