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“Animals of the Bible.” Tamar Assaf’s paintings of animals from the Hebrew Bible. Through Aug. 31. At Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 150 East San Fernando St., San Jose. http://www.tamarassaf.com.

“Art of Michael Yashar,” “Ketubot” and “Traditions: From Generation to Generation.” Through Sept. 17. At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. http://www.ccjcc.org/gallery.

“As It Is Written: Project 304,805.” Through fall 2010. “Black Sabbath: The Secret Musical History of Black-Jewish Relations.” Through March 22.  “Maira Kalman: Various Illuminations (of a Crazy World).” Through Oct. 26. “Reinventing Ritual.” Through Oct. 3. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. http://www.thecjm.org.

“Bilha Sperling Presents Israel.” Photography exhibit. Through Sept. 20. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. http://www.siliconvalleyjcc.org.

“By Hand — The Creative Process.” Ceremonial objects. Works in metal, wood and glass. Through Aug. 30. At Jewish Heritage Museum at Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. (925) 648-2800.

Community Art Show. Works of 65 local artists. Through Aug. 29. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. Free. http://www.pjcc.org.

“Glass House.” Tel Aviv home installation by artists Lital Dotan and Eyal Perry. Through Oct. 6. At Marina Abramovic Institute West, 577 Sutter St., S.F. http://www.marinaabramovicinstitute.com.

“Israelis: Two Generations Apart.” Exhibit of black-and-white photos by Rabbi Bernie Robinson. Through Oct. 9. At the Jewish Home of San Francisco, 302 Silver Ave., S.F. (415) 469-2248 or (415) 334-2500.

“New Beginnings — Journey of the Soul.” Bruce David’s serigraphs and lithographs depicting Judaic imagery. Through Sept. 29. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. http://www.marinjcc.org.

“Orthodox in Meah Shearim.” Photographs by Michael Cohen of Orthodox life in Jerusalem. Through Sept. 19. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. http://www.emanuelsf.org.

“Wise Guys: Mobsters in the Mishpacha.” Graphic artist Pat Hamou’s drawings of Jewish gangsters. Through Sept. 15. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. http://www.jccsf.org.

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“Animals of the Bible.” Tamar Assaf’s paintings of animals from the Hebrew Bible. Through Aug. 31. At Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 150 East San Fernando St., San Jose. http://www.tamarassaf.com.

“Art of Michael Yashar,” “Ketubot” and “Traditions: From Generation to Generation.” Through Sept. 17. At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. http://www.ccjcc.org/gallery.

“As It Is Written: Project 304,805.” Through fall 2010. “Maira Kalman: Various Illuminations (of a Crazy World).” Through Oct. 26. “Reinventing Ritual.” Through Oct. 3. “Jews on Vinyl.” Through Aug. 22. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. http://www.thecjm.org.

“Bilha Sperling Presents Israel.” Photography exhibit. Through Sept. 20. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. http://www.siliconvalleyjcc.org.

“By Hand — The Creative Process.” Ceremonial objects. Works in metal, wood and glass. Through Aug. 30. At Jewish Heritage Museum at Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. (925) 648-2800.

Community Art Show. Works of 65 local artists. Through Aug. 29. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. Free. http://www.pjcc.org.

“Echoes and Fragments.” Works that depict remnants from destroyed Jewish communities. Through Aug. 27. The Bade Museum, 1798 Scenic Ave., Berkeley. http://www.care-gtu.org.

“Glass House.” Tel Aviv home installation by artists Lital Dotan and Eyal Perry. Through Oct. 6. At Marina Abramovic Institute West, 577 Sutter St., S.F. http://www.marinaabramovicinstitute.com.

“Israelis: Two Generations Apart.” Exhibit of black-and-white photos by Rabbi Bernie Robinson. Through Oct. 9. At the Jewish Home of San Francisco, 302 Silver Ave., S.F. (415) 469-2248 or (415) 334-2500.

“New Beginnings — Journey of the Soul.” Bruce David’s serigraphs and lithographs depicting Judaic imagery. Through Sept. 29. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. http://www.marinjcc.org.

“Orthodox in Meah Shearim.” Photographs by Michael Cohen of Orthodox life in Jerusalem. Through Sept. 19. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. http://www.emanuelsf.org.

“Wise Guys: Mobsters in the Mishpacha.” Graphic artist Pat Hamou’s drawings of Jewish gangsters. Through Sept. 15. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. http://www.jccsf.org.

thursday   |   26

“Black Sabbath: The Secret Musical History of Black-Jewish Relations.” Through March 22. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. http://www.thecjm.org.

friday   |   27

Yuri Liberzon. Israeli classical guitarist. At Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento St., S.F. 8 p.m. $14-$17. http://www.oldfirstconcerts.org.

saturday   |   28

The Klezmakers. Brask House Concert. At Fremont Coffee Roasting Co., 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont. 7-9:30 p.m. $15. Pre-show dinner and desserts at 5 p.m. (510) 623-6920.

friday   |   20

“There’s No Business Like Show Business: Exploring the Music of Irving Berlin.” Pianist and singer Nancy Foxman. Shabbat lunch program. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 12 p.m. $4-$10.  (415) 444-8000.

thursday   |   26

Hot Kugel. Klezmer jazz duo. At Zucca Ristorante, 185 Castro St., Mountain View. 7-9 p.m. http://www.hotkugel.com.

friday   |   27

Yuri Liberzon. Israeli classical guitarist. At Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento St., S.F. 8 p.m. $14-$17. http://www.oldfirstconcerts.org.

saturday   |   28

“Up!” Outdoor movie night with free popcorn. Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 8 p.m. Free. http://www.svjcc.org.

sunday   |   29

“My First Sony.” One-man show about a child obsessed with recording his family’s life. In Hebrew. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8 p.m. $20-$35. http://www.paloaltojcc.org.

thursday   |   26

“Yucks, Yids and Your Jewish Jokes.” With Vietnamese Jewish comic Joe Ngyuen, monologist Jeff Raz and Jewish comic expert Mel Gordon, a U.C. Berkeley professor. Includes Jewish joke open mic. At Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $18. (510) 704-9687.

sunday   |   29

“My First Sony.” One-man show about a child obsessed with recording his family’s life. In Hebrew. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 8 p.m. $20-$35. http://www.paloaltojcc.org.

saturday   |   28

“Up.” Outdoor movie night with free popcorn. Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 8 p.m. Free. http://www.svjcc.org.

wednesday   |   1

“A Village Called Versailles.” Documentary on Vietnamese Americans rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina. Presented by S.F. Interfaith Council. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7-9 p.m. Free. http://www.jccsf.org.

friday   |   20

“Army of Crime.” 2009 drama about French Resistance fighters, mostly Jews. Through Aug. 26. At Sundance Kabuki Cinemas, 1881 Post St., S.F. http://www.sundancecinemas.com.

sunday   |   29

Chabad Telethon 2010. Chabad celebrates 30 years, hosted by Larry King. DirectTV and ToLife.com.

tuesday   |   31

“Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy.” POV story of a Chinese orphan adopted by a Long Island Jewish family. 10 p.m. Also Sept. 1 at 4 a.m. KQED Channel 9.

thursday   |   2

“Binah: Creative Voices from the JCCSF.” With author David Sax. 8 p.m. KALW 91.7 FM.

thursday   |   26

“Binah: Creative Voices from the JCCSF.” With author Ruth Reichl. 8 p.m. KALW 91.7 FM.

friday   |   27

“Women of Israel: A Remarkable Diversity.” With author Donna Rosenthal and Rita Semel of the S.F. Interfaith Council. At Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. 12 p.m. $7-$20. http://www.commonwealthclub.org.

“The Origins of Music and the Hassidic World.” Celebrates the legacy of the Ba’al Shem Tov. Catered Shabbat dinner. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 6 p.m. $25. (415) 661-3383.

sunday   |   29

“The Lowdown on the High Holy Days.” Lectures by Rabbi Stuart Kelman, Ari Kelman and Rabbi Richard Winer. At 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. http://www.bethemek.org/lowdown.

thursday   |   2

“The Bible’s Real Mother and Son in Bethlehem.” Rabbi Moshe Levin discusses Benjamin and Rachel. Bagel breakfast provided. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 9:30 a.m. Free. (415) 661-3383.

“New Health Care Law and You.” With Jayme Levy, assistant director for advocacy and programs at B’nai B’rith Center for Senior Services. At Gateway Clubhouse, 1001 Golden Rain Road, Walnut Creek. 1 p.m. Free. RSVP to (888) 274-8418.

“The Foods of Shanghai’s Jewish Communities.” Panel discussion with Inna Mink, Dianne Jacob and Linda Frank. Samples of Shanghai foods. In conjunction with the Asian Art Museum’s “Shanghai” exhibition. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $15. http://www.jcceastbay.org.

sunday   |   5

“Navigating Toward Grace.” Aquarian Minyan workshop with Rabbi Lavey Derby. Lectures, music and dance. At Hillside Community Church, 1422 Navellier St., El Cerrito. 4-9 p.m. $18-$54. (510) 981-2130.

saturday   |   21

Jane Ziegelman. Author of “97 Orchard.” Book reading, Havdallah and nosh. At Or Shalom Jewish Community, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. (415) 242-9992.

wednesday   |   25

Talmud Summer Camp for Women. Historical overview and methods of studying the Talmud. Merkavah Institute. At Congregation Beth Israel, 1630 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. Also Sept. 1. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $50. (510) 292-0175.

“The Origin and Meaning of the High Holy Day and Festival Prayer Books.” Three meetings. At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane. Los Gatos. 7:30 p.m. (408) 358-1751 ext. 5.

thursday   |   26

“Monotheists or Idolators?” Study with Rabbi Moshe Lavin and bagel breakfast. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 9:30 a.m. Free. (415) 661-3383.

Mini Books. RitLab art-making workshop. Materials, guidance and snacks. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 6-8 p.m. $5. http://www.thecjm.org.

“Climbing the Sacred Ladder.” High Holy Days preparation with Rabbi Katie Mizrahi and Shulamit Sofia. At Or Shalom Jewish Community, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 7-9 p.m. Members free, $10 donation for others. (415) 242-9992.

friday   |   27

“Women of Israel: A Remarkable Diversity.” With author Donna Rosenthal and Rita Semel of the S.F. Interfaith Council. At Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F. 12 p.m. $7-$20. http://www.commonwealthclub.org.

sunday   |   29

“The Lowdown on the High Holy Days.” Lectures by Rabbi Stuart Kelman, Ari Kelman and Rabbi Richard Winer. At 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. http://www.bethemek.org/lowdown.

sunday   |   29

Congregation Kol Shofar grand reopening. Building tours, live music by Klezmania, kosher cooking demonstration and kids’ activities. At Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Harvest Fair. Shofar workshop, gardeners’ exchange, barbecue lunch and cake sale. At Congregation Beth Sholom, 1455 Elm St., Napa. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $5-$10. http://www.cbsnapa.org.

Jewish Community Free Clinic Fundraiser. With live music by Old Jawbone, gourmet Mediterranean food, yoga classes and silent auction. At 5500 Burnside Road, Sebastopol. 1-5 p.m. $18-$54. RSVP to (707) 585-7780.

“Bocce Ball Kick-Off.” Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley event for young adults. Games, food and drinks. At Campo di Bocce, 565 University Ave., Los Gatos. 2:30-4:30 p.m. $25. RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

tuesday   |   31

Giants Jewish Heritage Night. S.F. Giants vs. Colorado Rockies. At AT&T Park, S.F. 7:15 p.m. $20-$25. S.F. Chabad tailgate party with food and beer in Parking Lot D, 4-6:30 p.m. http://www.sfgiants.com/specialevents.

saturday   |   4

“Bonfire of Reflection.” Yeashore Community event with Havdallah, food and music. At Emeryville Marina. 6:30-10 p.m. Free. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

sunday   |   22

Membership Outreach Brunch. Clergy and staff introductions, food and tours. At Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

wednesday   |   25

Women of Rodef Sholom Wine and Chocolate Social. At Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7-9 p.m. Free. RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

thursday   |   26

Rosh Hashanah holiday bags. Assemble and deliver bags for seniors, families in need and people with disabilities. At Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 1360 N. Dutton Ave., Suite C, Santa Rosa. 2-4 p.m. (707) 303-1502.

“Reinventing Liturgy.” Songs, stories and poetry in celebration of Congregation Sha’ar Zahav’s LGBT prayerbook. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 7 p.m. $5. http://www.thecjm.org.

sunday   |   29

Congregation Kol Shofar grand reopening. Building tours, live music by Klezmania, kosher cooking demonstration and kids activities. At Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon.  11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

“Harvest Fair.” Shofar workshop, gardeners’ exchange, barbecue lunch and cake sale. At Congregation Beth Sholom, 1455 Elm St., Napa. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $5-$10. http://www.cbsnapa.org.

“Bocce Ball Kick-Off.” Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley event for young adults. Games, food and drinks. At Campo di Bocce, 565 University Ave., Los Gatos. 2:30-4:30 p.m. $25. RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

High Holy Day service listings: http://www.bayjews.org

saturday   |   4

Rosh Hashanah Ball. Jews for Fun event with celebrity athlete lecturers, silent auction, appetizers and live entertainment. At Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St., S.F. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $45-$60. http://www.jshofnc.org/september4.html.

For High Holy Days listings, visit http://www.bayjews.org/index.aspx

sunday   |   29

Butano State Park hike. On the Peninsula. Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. Meet at park entrance. 11:15 a.m. (925) 228-4213.

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

sunday   |   22

Sunday Brunch. East Bay Mensch. Also Aug. 29. At Michaels Restaurant, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 11 a.m. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Brunch & Schmooze. Haverim Connection. Also Aug. 29. At Michael’s Restaurant, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 11:30 a.m. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).