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“Art From the Ashes.” By Helene Fischman. Through May 15. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. (415) 444-8000.

“Art of Living: Contemporary Photography and Video From the Israel Museum.” Through July 30. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 121 Steuart St., S.F. (415) 344-8800.

“San Franciscania — The Work of Helen Ludwig.” Through April 30. At Katz Snyder Gallery, JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. (415) 276-1511.

“Freud, Moses and Monotheism: Community Artists Seize the Psyche.” Through July 30. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. (415) 567-3327 ext. 703.

Gerda Mathan. Black and white photographs. Through June 30. At Jewish Heritage Museum at Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. (925) 648-2800.

“Houses and Housings: Portability in Jewish Faith and Culture,” through May 14 and “Revisions, Larry Abramson: Searching for the Ideal City,” through July 16. At Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St., Berkeley. (510) 549-6950.

“If Not Now, When? 150 Years of California Jewish Activism.” Through May 14. At Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St., Berkeley. (510) 549-6950.

“Jews of Color: In Color!” Through June 26. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. (408) 357-7492.

“The Mystical Hebrew Alphabet: Layers of Meaning, Fabric of Time.” Through June 11. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. (415) 751-2535.

Yoram Gal — The Colors of Israel. Through June 30. At Katz Snyder Gallery, JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. (415) 292-1200.

Michael Kovner: The Mountain and the Sea. Through June 17. At George Krevsky Gallery, 77 Geary St., S.F. (415) 397-9748.