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“Artwork of Toby Tover-Krein.” Oil paintings of everyday life. Through Aug. 28. At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. Friedkin Art Gallery. http://www.ccjcc.org/gallery.

“Chagall and the Artists of the Russian Jewish Theater, 1919-1949.” Through Sept. 8. “Jews on Vinyl.” Through Oct. 13. “The J. Street Project.” Through Aug. 18. StoryCorps. Share life stories with family and friends in the story booth. Through Oct. 11. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. http://www.thecjm.org.

“The Dead Sea.” Ofir Ben Tov’s aerial photography. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 7 p.m. http://www.pjcc.org.

“Dual Reality.” Larry Davidson’s architectural photography. Through Aug. 31. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7 p.m. http://www.marinjcc.org.

“Exodus: Flight from Nazi Germany.” Through the fall. At Holocaust Center of Northern California, 121 Steuart St., S.F. http://www.hcnc.org.

“From the Bronx to the Bay.” Philip Rosenfeld’s oil paintings of women from the American labor movement. Through Aug. 29. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. (415) 387-5578.

“Making Time: Omer Calendars by Community Artists.” Through July 26. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. http://www.bjesf.org.

“Mystery Made Manifest.” Susan Duhan Felix’s clay tablets. Through June 30. At Badé Museum, 1798 Scenic Ave., Berkeley. http://www.susanduhanfelix.com.

“Pretty/Tough: Life of a Teenage Girl.” Photographs of teens at the Jewish Community High School of the Bay. Through July 8. At Divisadero Community Gallery, 537 Divisadero St., S.F. http://www.lifeofateenagegirl.com.

“Rivington Street: Yiddish Culture in Comic Strips.” Through July 26. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. http://www.bjesf.org.

“Sea of Triathlon.” Israeli photographer Michal Peleg’s images, in celebration of the upcoming Maccabi Games. Through Aug. 30. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. http://www.jcccsf.org.

“The First Hebrew City.” Early Tel Aviv from the Eliasaf Robinson collection. Through August. At the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Stanford University. http://www.stanford.edu/dept/jewishstudies.

sunday   |   28

“Sun Prints on the Square.” Create art projects inspired by the “J. Street Project” exhibit. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. Free with admission. 1-3 p.m. http://www.thecjm.org.

Susan Duhan Felix. “Mystery Made Manifest” artist talk and Morton Felix poetry reading. 2 p.m. Also exhibit closing party at 5-7 p.m., June 30. At Badé Museum, 1798 Scenic Ave., Berkeley. http://www.susanduhanfelix.com.

thursday   |   2

“A New Beginning: Art and German-Jewish Relations in the 21st Century.” With German Consul General Rolf Schuette, Israel Consul General Akiva Tor and Rabbi Stephen Pearce. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free with admission. http://www.thecjm.org.

wednesday   |   1

Misha Quint. Russian-Jewish cellist. Also July 3, 5 and 7. Interharmony International Music Festival. At Knuth Hall, San Francisco State University. 8 p.m. Free. http://www.interharmony.com.

sunday   |   12

“Tower Sounds: Ancient Music and Media Mix.” Sound piece by composer  Shahrokh Yadegari. At Oliver Ranch, Geyserville. 5 p.m. $120 includes transportation from downtown Geyserville and reception. (707) 578-5519 or http://www.shomreitorah.org/concert. 

saturday   |   27

“Seeds of Summer” and “The Other War.” Two LGBT-themed Israeli films. S.F. International LGBT Film Festival. At Victoria Theatre, 2691 16th St., S.F. 1:30 p.m. http://www.frameline.org.

sunday   |   28

“Foodstamped.” Documentary following Jewish couple surviving on $50 a week. Screening with filmmakers. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $8-$10. http://www.jcceastbay.org.

tuesday   |   7

“The Conscience of Nhem En.” Berkeley filmmaker Steven Okazaki’s documentary on genocide. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. http://www.jcceastbay.org.

sunday   |   28

“Mosaic.” With host Rabbi Eric Weiss talking with Daniel Sokatch. 5 a.m. Channel 5.

monday   |   29

“Binah: Creative Voices from the JCCSF.” Featuring a discussion on the Jews of Africa. 8 p.m. KALW 91.7 FM.

friday   |   26

“Town Hall Meeting with Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi.” Discussing city issues and faith-based organizations. At Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 6 p.m. Free. RSVP to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

“What is Jewish Spirituality?” Presented by Jewish Gateways. At private home in Oakland. 6:15-9 p.m. Potluck contribution or $7. RSVP http://www.jewishgateways.org.

saturday   |   27

“From Orthodoxy to Queer Reconstructionist Rabbi.” With Rabbi Jacob Staub. At Congregation Beth Israel–Judea, 625 Brotherhood Way, S.F. During services, 9 a.m. RSVP to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

“InterFaith Festival: Union City 50th Anniversary.” Traditional music and dance, food and group meditation. At Charles F. Kennedy Park, 1333 Decoto Road, Union City. Free. http://www.unioncity50.com/events/faithbases/htm.

sunday   |   28

“Triumph Over Tyranny: The Heroic Campaigns That Saved 2,000,000 Soviet Jews.” Philip Spiegel book signing and bagel brunch. At Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. http://www.kolhadash.org.

“Touring the Sierra Nevada.” Books and bagels discussion with author Cheryl Koehler. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. http://www.jcceastbay.org.

“Mending Our Torn Hearts: Conversations About Israel.” At Congregation Ner Shalom, 85 La Plaza, Cotati. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. http://www.nershalom.org.

“Warsaw, Lvov, Jerusalem: Adventures in Archiveland and Beyond.” Genealogy discussion. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 1-3 p.m. http://www.sfbajgs.org.

tuesday   |   30

“Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley Annual Meeting.” Meeting, dessert and coffee. At Addison-Penzak JCC auditorium, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 7 p.m. http://www.jvalley.org.

tuesday   |   7

Leslie Sachs. Former vice president of World Union for Progressive Judaism, discussing Israeli women’s rights. At Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. RSVP (415) 346-1720 ext. 17.

friday   |   10

“Kabbalat Shabbat.” Music and potluck dinner. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 6 p.m. http://www.nertamidsf.org.

sunday   |   28

“Jews March for Pride.” Jewish contingent of the San Francisco’s LGBT Pride Parade. Meet at Beale Street Bar, 133 Beale St., S.F. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. RSVP to (415) 369-2863.

tuesday   |   30

“Pre-Fourth of July Barbecue for Seniors.” For adults ages 55 and older, barbecue lunch and live music by the Peninsula Banjo Band. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 12-2:30 p.m. (408) 357-7534.

thursday   |   2

“Oy Vey! Thursday.” Cocktails and music. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 5-8 p.m. Free to attend, $5 for exhibits. http://www.thecjm.org.

saturday   |   27

Marin Headlands hike. Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. Meet at Manzanita parking lot. 10:15 a.m. (510) 451-5252.

“Picnic and Theater in Orinda.” Hike, barbecue picnic and a performance of “Spider’s Web.” Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. At Orinda Community Center Park. 6:45 p.m. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

sunday   |   28

“Olallieberries and Elephant Seals.” Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. At Phipps Ranch, 2700 Pescadero Road, Pescadero. 10:40 a.m. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

“Breakfast and Banter.” Mensch Link. Also July 5 and 12. At Cafe Barrone, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 10:30 a.m. RSVP to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

saturday   |   11

“Saturday Night Summer Party.” Mixer with dancing for ages 45 to 60. Mensch Link event. At a private home in Foster City. $10. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. RSVP to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).