friday/26
Israeli art exhibit and sale. 1,500 works from Jerusalem. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; other showings April 27 and 28. Free. www.tinyurl.com/bwhxun6.
tuesday/7
“Helen Suzman: Fighter for Human Rights.” Lecture by Stephen Suzman, nephew of the South African politician, linked to an exhibit honoring her life and work. Exhibit through August 31. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free, but RSVP at www.jccsf.org.
thursday/9
“A Century of the Kibbutz.” Collection of 21 quilts by the Israeli Quilters Association on history, aspects of kibbutz life. Through July 3. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Free. www.paloaltojcc.org.
ongoing
“California Dreaming.” Multimedia exhibit exploring Jewish life in the Bay Area from Gold Rush to present. Through April 28. “The World Stage: Israel.” Large portraits of men in Israel by Kehinde Wiley. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. www.thecjm.org.
“Growing a Collection.” Works donated by members of the Reutlinger community. Through June 17. At Jewish Heritage Museum, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. Free. (925) 648-2800.
“Handle With Care: A Portable Culture.” Multimedia exhibit on portability in Jewish culture. Through Aug. 3. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. (415) 567-3327 ext. 703.
“Through the Eyes of Rachel Marker.” Multimedia exhibit by writer and historian Moira Roth on the life of a fictional Czech Jew. Through June 28. At Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. Free. www.magnes.org.