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Internationally acclaimed Israeli writer Meir Shalev "creates a world that has the richness of invention and the obsessiveness of dreams," wrote The New York Times Book Review of his novel A Pigeon and a Boy. Don’t miss this discussion with one of Israel's foremost literary figures.

Presented in partnership with the Israel Center of the Jewish Federation and the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest.

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With George Dobbins

In what has become an annual favorite at the JCCSF, San Francisco Chronicle TV critic Tim Goodman is joined by self-professed television expert George Dobbins to uncover the best and worst of the current season. Complete with clips and side-splitting commentary, this evening is a must for lovers and haters of the small screen.

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With Jeffrey Solomon

Moderated by Amy Rabbino, Director of Philanthropic Services, Jewish Community Endowment Fund

Renowned philanthropist and founder of Birthright Israel Charles Bronfman offers fresh insights into creating a business plan that works, regardless of income level, and why one needs to understand philanthropy as a business undertaking as well as a deeply personal, reflective process. In a post-Madoff world, Bronfman's words of wisdom are all the more instructive. Jeffrey Solomon is president of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, a global family of charitable foundations that actively connects young Jews with their communities, culture and each other.

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Radio host Michael Medved (The 10 Big Lies About America) says contempt for free enterprise is fueled by five big lies about American business. Among those lies: that pursuit of profit damages the public interest and undermines values. With his trademark slashing wit, he joins neoconservative trailblazer Norman Podhoretz (World War IV) to discuss what's wrong with Jewish liberalism and why we should feel grateful for our corporate system.

Presented in partnership with the Koret Foundation and Taube Philanthropies.

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Michael Pollan says that instead of food, we're consuming "edible food-like substances." The Western diet has traded food for nutrients and common sense for confusion. The more we worry about nutrition, the less healthy we seem to become. Thirty years of nutritional advice has only made us sicker and fatter. Learn what Pollan offers as a simple solution to eating well. Dr. Dean Ornish is founder and president of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito.

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