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monday/18

“The Spinoza Problem.” Psychiatrist Irvin Yalom discusses his book about an imagined encounter between Jewish philosopher Baruch Spinoza and Nazi ideologue Alfred Rosenberg. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. $15-$25. http://www.paloaltojcc.org.

tuesday/19

“Jewish Megatrends: Charting the Course of the American Jewish Future.” Rabbi Sid Schwarz discusses his book of essays by Jewish leaders. At UpStart Bay Area, 332 Pine St., S.F. 12 p.m. Free. RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). http://tinyurl.com/cegdsnh.

“The Lady in Gold.” Talk by Adele-Marie O’Connor about her book on the complicated history of a Gustav Klimt masterpiece. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. http://www.jewishlearningworks.org.

thursday/21

Michael Lavigne. Award-winning local author discusses his new book “The Wanting” about a Russian Israeli architect, his 13-year-old daughter and a Palestinian youth and his father. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. Free. http://www.jewishlearningworks.org.

saturday/23

Book talk with Marty Brounstein. Author presents “Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust.” At St. Teresa of Avila Church, 1490 19th St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. Free. (415) 494-7222. Also March 24 at Unity Palo Alto, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 12:30 p.m. Free. (650) 494-7222.

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