wednesday/10
“Superman Is Jewish?” Harry Brod discusses his book on how popular comic books reflect Jewish American life. At Books Inc., 74 Town and Country Village, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. Free. (415) 931-3633.
thursday/4
Book talk by Joy Ladin. The first openly transgender professor at an Orthodox Jewish university discusses her book on her experiences, “Through the Door of Life.” At Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave., San Jose. 7 p.m. $5-$7. www.jvalley.org.
monday/8
“Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust.” Talk by author Marty Brounstein to honor Yom HaShoah. At Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. 12 p.m. $7-$20. www.commonwealthclub.org. Also April 9 at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, 600 Columbia Drive, San Mateo. 7 p.m. Free. (650) 347-0701.