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“As It Is Written: Project 304,805.” Through fall 2010. “Jews on Vinyl.” Through spring 2010. “Our Struggle: Responding to Mein Kampf.” 600 artist-altered book pages. Through June 8. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. http://www.thecjm.org.

“Foods of Israel.” Photographs by Israeli artist Elion Paz. Through June 16. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. http://www.pjcc.org.

“Jews in Modern China.” Photography, documents and memorabilia. Now through May 16. At Presidio Officers’ Club Exhibition Hall, 50 Moraga Ave., S.F. http://www.shanghaicelebration.com.

Lilith Magazine exhibit. Images from the Jewish magazine’s three decades of publishing. Through May 12. At Berkeley Hillel, 2736 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. http://www.berkeleyhillel.org.

“Spontaneous Eruptions.” Paintings by local Jewish artist Francine Markoe. Through April 8. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

“The Artwork of Rita Sklar, Nitzhia Shaked and Carol Goldman.” Paintings and beadwork inspired by Jewish life. Through April 23. At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. http://www.ccjcc.org/gallery.

“Who’s Who: The Jew and the Mask.” Mixed-media exhibition on Jewish identity. Through July 31. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. http://www.bjesf.org/library.htm.

saturday   |   20

Yuval Ron Ensemble. Performing “Sacred Jewish and Muslim Music of the Middle East.” Part of the Jewish Music Festival. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $20-$25. http://www.jewishmusicfestival.org.

YaRock. Israeli band performs to raise funds for Friends of the IDF, a project of BBYO’s Jewish Teen Mentor Project. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 10:30 p.m. $8-$10. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

sunday   |   21

Windsong Harp Ensemble. Featuring Jessica Siegel. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., S.F. 4 p.m. (415) 664-7373.

Living Room Concert: Ruth Gerson. Vocal coach will discuss singing and songwriting. Includes a performance. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 3:30-5:30 p.m. $30-$40. http://www.paloaltojcc.org.

Les Yeux Noirs. Paris-based gypsy, jazz, klez-rock sextet. Part of the Jewish Music Festival. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7:30 p.m. $23-$26. http://www.marinjcc.org.

San Francisco Balalaika Ensemble. Seven-piece ensemble playing Russian and Jewish music. At Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. 8 p.m. $15-$18. RSVP to (510) 522-9355.

thursday   |   25

The Bridge Players: String Quartets of Viktor Ullmann and Erich Korngold. Jewish composers from Bohemia. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. Free. (415) 567-3327, ext. 703.

“The Great Broadway Sing-Along.” Music by Berlin, Gershwin, Schwartz and Sondheim. Lyrics sheets provided. At Peninsula JCC, 1285 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. 8 p.m. (650) 378-2702.

saturday   |   27

Debbie Friedman. Inspirational Jewish music. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 8 p.m. $18-$36. $118 VIP tickets include reception and priority seating. (510) 451-8874.

Diaspora Redux. Septet from New York, Berlin and Argentina plays contemporary jazz, klezmer and tango. Part of the Jewish Music Festival. At Freight and Salvage Coffee House, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $30.50-$31.50. http://www.jewishmusicfestival.org.

sunday   |   28

Saints and Tzadiks. Vocalists Susan McKeown and Loren Sklamberg perform Jewish and Irish music. Part of the Jewish Music Festival. At Freight and Salvage Coffee House, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $24.50-$25.50. http://www.jewishmusicfestival.org

“Eat, Pray, Laugh.” Alicia Dattner’s one-woman show about a Jewish girl in India. Extended through April 28. At Off-Market Theater, 965 Mission St., S.F. 8 p.m. $20. http://www.offmarkettheater.com.

“Killing My Lobster Preaches to the Choir.” Sketch comedy group KML riffs on Jewish pirates, the apocalypse and religion. Through March 28. At the Jewish Theater, San Francisco, 470 Florida St., S.F. Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. http://www.killingmylobster.com.

sunday   |   21

“As You Wish.” Original musical adaptation of the “Princess Bride.” Student play. At Tehiyah Day School, 2603 Tassajara Ave., El Cerrito. 6 p.m. Free. http://www.tehiyah.org.

thursday   |   25

“Promised Lands.” Susan Sontag documentary from 1974 scrutinizes Arab-Israeli conflict; shot in Israel toward end of 1973 Yom Kippur War. Part of the Human Rights and Film series. At Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $8. http://www.ybca.org.

sunday   |   28

“American Radical: The Trials of Norman Finkelstein.” Documentary on author and son of Holocaust survivors. Part of the Human Rights and Film series. At Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St., S.F. 2 p.m. $6-$8. http://www.ybca.org.

sunday   |   21

Mosiac. Hosted Rabbi Eric Weiss discusses the Jews of Shanghai with Linda Frank and Leah Jacob Garrick. 5 a.m. KPIX Channel 5.

monday   |   22

“Binah: Creative Voices From the JCCSF.” Featuring Richard Rodriguez and Steven Zipperstein. 8 p.m. Also March 25 at 12 p.m. KALW 91.7 FM.

sunday   |   21

Passover University. Holiday preparation including recipes, lectures and a bagel brunch. At Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. wwwbethelberkeley.org.

Hebrew Storytelling for Young Children. Israeli educator Dina Bedak brings props and toys to illustrate Hebrew stories. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 11-11:45 a.m. (415) 567-3327.

“Israel’s Hand in Hand Schools: A Ray of Hope in a Sea of Conflict.” Presentation and discussion on the future of integrated Jewish/Arab education in Israel. At Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 1:30-3 p.m. RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

“Publishing Your Family’s Story.” Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society meeting with Jeff Lewy. At San Francisco Public Library, Noe Valley branch, 451 Jersey St., S.F. 1:30 p.m. http://www.sfbajgs.org.

“Food for Thought With Julie Seltzer.” Museum scribe Seltzer demonstrates connections between Passover food and text. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 2-4 p.m. $20-$25. http://www.thecjm.org.

“Jews in Modern China: Personal Stories and Reminiscences.” Jewish Bay Area residents discuss their lives in China. At Congregation Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. (510) 845-6420.

monday   |   22

“The Elusive Search for Arab-Israeli Peace.” Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller with NPR’s Linda Gradstein. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $10-$15. http://www.paloaltojcc.org. Also March 23 at Lehrhaus Judaica, 2736 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. http://www.lehrhaus.org. Also March 24 at JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $10-$18. http://www.jccsf.org.

tuesday   |   23

“History of the Israeli Air Force and Drone Warfare.” Lecture by Howard Maccabee, member of the Israel Air Force Foundation. At the Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 10 a.m. Free. (925) 938-7800, ext. 239.

“Is Your God Green?” Rabbi Stephen Pearce and the Rev. Sally Bingham discuss the scriptures’ guides to current energy challenges. At Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. 6 p.m. $12-$18. http://www.commonwealthclub.org.

Sara Houghteling. Author of “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Part of More Than a Jewish Book Club series. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. 7-9 p.m. $30. (415) 444-8000.

wednesday   |   24

“Archaeological Discoveries in Israel.” Lecture by Jacques Neguer, head of Israel Antiquities Authority’s Art Conservation Branch. Reception follows. At Legion of Honor, 100 34th Ave., S.F. 7-8 p.m. Free. (415) 512-6266.

thursday   |   25

“From the Bible to the Haggada: The Fascinating Transformation of Pesach.” For Hebrew speakers. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8 p.m. $8-$15. (650) 223-8608.

saturday   |   20

Lights on Broadway Gala. Contra Costa JCC benefit to honor children’s theater director Barrett Lindsay-Steiner. With Broadway star Franc D’Ambrosia, auctions and hors d’oeuvres. At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 6 p.m. $75. http://www.cjcc.org/gala.

JFCS Anniversary Gala and Fammy Awards. Event to honor volunteers and community members. Silent auction, dancing to the music of Pamela Rose, cocktail reception and dinner. At Ritz-Carlton, 600 Stockton St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $200-$360. (415) 449-1256.

sunday   |   21

B’nai Mitzvah Vendor Fair. Vendor booths for photographers, DJs, entertainers and caterers. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 1-4 p.m. Free. http://www.jcceastbay.org.

Over the Rainbow Gala. Kosher dinner, dance and auction to benefit the Contra Costa Jewish Day School. At Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 4:30-8:30 p.m. $100. RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

saturday   |   27

Matzoh Ball. With J.J the DJ, comedy, appetizers and live auction. At Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto.

7-11 p.m. $50. (650) 813-9094.

friday   |   19

“A Taste of Freedom.” Pre-Passover dinner and holiday lecture. At Jewish Gateways. 409 Liberty St., El Cerrito. Potluck contribution or $7. RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

sunday   |   21

Women’s Seder. 17th annual, written by the Congregation Rodef Sholom sisterhood. At Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael.  RSVP to (415) 895-1432. 5 p.m

monday   |   22

North Bay Freedom Seder. Vegetarian dinner, traditional music, storytelling on compassion and community. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. 6:30 p.m. $20-$25. RSVP to (415) 444-8000.

tuesday   |   23

Mother-Daughter Seder. Songs, seder and holiday foods. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 6:30-8:30 p.m. (415) 751-2541 ext. 307.

wednesday   |   24

“Not-A-Seder: Passover Cabaret of Laughter and Liberation.” Music by Amy Tobin and Dan Wolf and Tommy Shepherd of Felonious. At La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

saturday   |   27

Passover celebration for young children. For families with newborns to 5-year- olds. At Jewish Gateways, 409 Liberty St., El Cerrito. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. RSVP to (510) 559-8140.

sunday   |   28

Family Passover Party. Storytelling, matzah, jewelry shop. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 3:30 p.m. $7-$17. (650) 223-8788.

sunday   |   21

Brunch and Schmooze at Michaels. Haverim Connection. At Michaels Restaurant, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 11:30 a.m. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

thursday   |   25

“The Dating Game.” One-act play. Silicon Valley Widow/Widowers event. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Rd., Los Gatos. 1 p.m. Free. (650) 965-4880.