Calendar

art




ongoing

"A Life of Creativity: the Metalwork of Victor Ries." Through Jan. 6. At the Jewish Heritage Museum at the Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. (925) 964-2094.

"Familial Ground." Photographs by Rafael Goldchain. Through Dec. 20. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. http://www.bjesf.org.

"Fancy Matches." Featuring Jewish artists. Through Jan.11. At the Thoreau Center for Sustainability in the Presidio, S.F. estherfishman.googlepages.com/fancymatches

"Midrash: Stories Reclaimed." Paintings by Carol Buchman. Through March 3. At the Elizabeth S. & Alvin I. Fine Museum, Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. http://www.emanuelsf.org.

"Mizrach: Illuminated Blessings & Poems." By Marcia Falk. Through Jan. 30. At Osher Marin JCC. 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. Opening reception at 6:30 p.m. http://www.marinjcc.org.

New paintings by Jewish artist Toby Tover-Krein. Through Feb. 21. At California Modern Art Gallery, 1035 Market St., S.F. (415) 716-8661.

"Scene on the Streets: Israel, June 2007." Photographs by Rabbi Bernie Robinson. Through January. At Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Backfield Drive, Tiburon. (415) 388-1818.

"The Jewish Writer." Photos by Jill Krementz. Through Jan. 31. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. http://www.jccsf.com.

"They Called Me Mayer July." Painted memories of a Jewish childhood in Poland. Through Jan. 13. At Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St., Berkeley. (510) 549-6950.

"What Is Remembered: An Exhibit of Memorabilia from the Hans Gallas Collection." Through Dec. 20. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. (415) 567-3327.







music & dance




friday | 14

Meshugga Beach Party presents "Jewish Surf Music: Where Surf Meets Shmaltz." At Mill Valley Masonic Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 8 p.m. $12-$20. http://www.murphyproductions.com.

saturday | 15

Haim Moshe and his band in concert. At College of San Mateo Theatre, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. 9 p.m. $45-$75. (408) 530-8243.

Israeli dancing. At B'nai Israel Jewish Center, 740 Western Ave., Petaluma. 7 p.m. $7. (707) 762-0340.







theater




ongoing

"It Could Have Been A Wonderful Life." At S.F. Playhouse Studio Theatre, 533 Sutter St., S.F. $25. http://www.brownpapertickets.com.

friday | 1 4

Comedian Robert Klein. At Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Ave.,

S.F. $22.50-$23.50. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Second show on Saturday, Dec. 15. http://www.cobbscomedy.com.

sunday | 16

Holiday Shorts IV. Featuring "Chanukah Is Not the Jewish Christmas." In the Ballroom of the Claremont Resort and Spa, 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley. 1:45 p.m. $65-$75. (510) 549-8512.

"Rabbi Sam" starring Charlie Varon. A Traveling Jewish Theatre special. At Albert L. Schultz JCC, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 8 p.m. $12-$15. (650) 522-0786.

saturday | 22

Kung Pao Kosher Comedy. New Asia Restaurant, 772 Pacific Ave., S.F. Various times through Dec. 25. $40-$60. http://www.koshercomedy.com.

monday | 24

Chopshticks. Comedy and Chinese food. At Ming's Restaurant, 1700 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. Also 6 p.m. Dec. 25. $70. http://www.paloaltojcc.org.

film & video

wednesday | 19

"Tibet: A Light in the Darkness." Travel Adventure Cinema. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $8. http://www.jccsf.com.







tv & radio




sunday | 16

"Mosaic." Discussion about social, religious and community issues. On KPIX-TV Channel 5. 5 a.m.

"Synagogue of the Air." With rabbis and cantor of Congregation Emanu-El. On KUSF 90.3 FM. 9 a.m.

sunday | 23

"Kitka and Davka in Concert: Old and New World Jewish Music." On KQED-TV. 12:30 p.m.

"In God's Name." Television special featuring Yona Metzger, Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel. On CBS. 9 p.m.







lectures& workshops




friday | 14

"Kabbalah and Madonna: It's Nothing New." Shabbat lunch program. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 12:40 p.m. $8-$10. http://www.marinjcc.org.

sunday | 16

"The Jewish Roots of Community Organizing." With Judy Donovan. At Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 9:30 a.m. (415) 479-3441.

JCCSF Cooking Club: Israeli Appetizers. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 5 p.m. $50-$55. (415) 292-1278.

monday | 17

AIPAC Annual Membership Luncheon. Featuring Daniel Gordis and AIPAC Executive Director Howard Kohr. 11:30 a.m. $60-$70. http://www.aipac.org.







spiritual & holiday




friday | 21

Winter Shabbaton with Rabbi David Fohrman. Through Dec. 23. At the Bitmore Hotel, 2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara. $35 per child and $325 per couple. (650) 961-4576.







benefits & social events




thursday | 20

Simply Manischewitz Regional Cook-off. At the Hilton, 750 Kearny St., S.F. 11 a.m. http://www.manischewitz.com.

friday | 21

"Words & Music: Mickey & Judy." Shabbat lunch with musical theater historian Bonnie Weiss. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 12 p.m. (415) 444-8000.

sunday | 23

Bagel Brunch: "Hip Hop" with Ariel Bluer. At the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. 10 a.m. $5. (510) 428-1492.

monday | 24

"With Jews You Get Egg Rolls: A Celebration of Cabaret, Comedy and Chinese Cuisine." At B'nai Israel Jewish Center, 740 Western Ave., Petaluma. 7:30 p.m. Up to $25. (707) 364-2885.

singles




saturday | 15

Point Reyes-Bear Valley-Arch Rock Hike. In Marin. Bay Area Jewish Hiking Singles. 10 a.m. (707) 865-0228.

sunday | 16

Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail Hike. In the East Bay. Bay Area Jewish Hiking Singles. $3. 10:30 a.m. (925) 228-4213.

Breakfast and Banter. Mensch Link. At Shoreline Restaurant, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 11:30 a.m. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

friday | 21

Christmas in Calistoga for Jewish Singles 40+. Through Dec. 25. $265. (510) 655-2952.

sunday | 23

Redwood Regional and Joaquin Miller Parks Nine-Mile Hike. In the East Bay. Bay Area Jewish Hiking Singles. 10 a.m. (510) 451-5252.

Breakfast and Banter. Mensch Link. At Shoreline Restaurant, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 11:30 a.m. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).