saturday/2

“Shanghai Ghetto.” Screening of the film on German Jews who fled to Shanghai to escape the Nazis, followed by speakers. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., S.F. 6 p.m. $9. Also Feb. 10 “The Port of Last Resort” at 3 p.m. $9. www.be-sf.org.

friday/8

“Not in Tel Aviv.” Israeli dark comedy about a high school teacher who loses his job and has a breakdown. Part of  S.F Independent Film Festival. At Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., S.F. 9:30 p.m. Also Feb. 10 at 2:45 p.m. And Feb. 14 at Shattuck Cinemas, 2230 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. $10. http://sfindie.com.

saturday/9

“The Jew and the Lotus.” PBS film based on the 1994 book about a historic dialogue between rabbis and the Dalai Lama. At Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont. 7 p.m. $18. www.kehillasynagogue.org.

sunday/10

“Shifting Traditions.” Screening of movie on interfaith families, followed by discussion. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 10 a.m. Free. www.oaklandsinai.org.

thursday/14

“Freilach.” Jewish music and cultural radio show from Russian River area. KGGV 95.1 FM. 8 p.m. Stream at http://www.kggv.blogspot.com.

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