art

ongoing

“@60:art.israel.world.” Through July 27. At Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St., Berkeley. (510) 549-6950.

“Baruch Spinoza: A Philosopher’s Life.” Prints by Isaac Lichtenstein. Also “1948-2008: Israel at 60.” Gerta Mathan photographs and Israeli artifacts. Through Sept. 20. At the Jewish Heritage Museum at Reutlinger Community xfor Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. (925) 964-2094.

“Community Artists Look at Israel.” Through July 31. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. www.bjesf.org.

“From The New Yorker to Shrek: The Art of William Steig.” Through Sept. 7. “In the Beginning: Artists Respond to Genesis.” Through Jan. 4, 2009. At the Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. www.thecjm.org.

“Highlights from the Israel Antiquities Authority: The Dead Sea Scrolls and 5,000 Years of Treasures.” Through Aug. 10. At the Legion of Honor Museum, 100 34th Ave., S.F. www.legionofhonor.org.

“Traveling the Holy Land.” Stenographs of life in Israel pre-1914 from the Skirball Cultural Center. Through July 21. At the Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. www.svjcc.org.

sunday | 13

Judah L. Magnes Museum Friends and Family Day. At the future home of the museum, 2222 Harold Way, Berkeley. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. www.magnes.org.

theater

saturday | 12

“The Mortified Guide to … Love, Sex and Death.” At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $10-$15. www.jcceastbay.org.

music & dance

friday | 11

Shabbat songs with Fredi Bloom. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 12 p.m. $4-$10. (415) 444-8000. www.marinjcc.org.

saturday | 12

Tito y Su Son de Cuba. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. Pedro Road, San Anselmo. 7 p.m. $12.50-$25. (415) 444-8000. www.marinjcc.org.

Legendary folk chanteuse Rosalie Sorrels and Sonoma County musician Teresa Tudury. At B’nai Israel Jewish Center of Petaluma, 740 Western Ave., Petaluma.

8 p.m. $20. (707) 795-6057.

thursday | 17

Heeb Magazine’s Diamond Days Festival. Through July 20. At Mama Buzz Café, 2318 Telegraph Ave., Oakland and the Ghost Town Gallery, 2519 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. $8-$25. www.heebmagazine.com/events.

friday | 18

Lucina sings hits from WWII days. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. noon-2 p.m. (415) 444-8000. www.marinjcc.org.

saturday | 19

Brazilian group Sambaguru featuring Katia Moraes. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7 p.m. (415) 444-8000. www.marinjcc.org.

Iron & the Albatross. With soprano singer and pianist Katy Stephan. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. www.jcceastbay.org.

“Summer Singing and Dancing: A Tribute to the Folk Songs and Dances of Israel.” At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 8 p.m. $15. www.nertamidsf.org.

tv & radio

sunday | 13

“Mosaic.” On KPIX-Channel 5. 5 a.m.

“Synagogue of the Air.” With rabbis and cantors of Congregation Emanu-El. On KUSF 90.3 FM. 9 a.m.

tuesday | 15

“Jewish Music Alternative.” With Raya Zion. On KZSU 90.1 FM. 9 a.m.-noon.

lectures & workshops

tuesday | 15

Natan Sharansky. Author reads from his new book, “Defending Identity: Its Indispensable Role in Protecting Democracy.” At Beth Jacob Congregation, 3778 Park Blvd., Oakland. 5:45 p.m. Free. (510) 482-1147.

“Messiahs of 1933.” S.F. State professor Joel Schechter discusses the history of the American Yiddish theater of the 1930s. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.jcceastbay.org.

“Icon of Evil: Hitler’s Mufti and the Rise of Radical Islam.” Discussion with authors Rabbi David G. Dalin and John F. Rothmann. At Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 7:30 p.m. (650) 324-4321.

wednesday | 16

Third annual Maggidic Conference. Jewish sacred storytelling, ritual arts and

spiritual facilitation. Through July 20. At Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince St., Berkeley. $25-$85 suggested donation per day. www.maggidconference.org.

Israel Ride ’08. Parlor session with Hazon Executive Director Nigel Savage. At 3366 Ross Road, Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. [email protected].

thursday | 17

Exploring opera with James Sokol. At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 9:30 a.m. $17-$22. (925) 938-7800.

Discussion of the works of experimental filmmaker Abraham Ravett. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. www.jcceastbay.org.

“William Steig and the World of the New Yorker.” An evening with cartoon editor Robert Mankoff. At the Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. $8-$12. (415) 655-7837. www.thecjm.org.

benefits & social events

sunday | 13

“L’Chaim — The Spirituality of Wine.” At Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince St., Berkeley. 4-6 p.m. www.chochmat.org/1_events.html.

saturday | 19

San Francisco Jewish Film Festival’s Third Annual Pre-Festival Warehouse Party. At the Space Gallery, 1141 Polk St., S. F. 8 p.m. $10. 21 and older. www.sfjff.org.

singles

sunday | 13

Peninsula Jewish Singles Sunday Brunch. At Hobee’s, 1101 Shoreway

Road, Belmont. 10:30 a.m. [email protected].

friday | 18

Jewish Singles Summer Sizzle Dance II. At Michaels at Shoreline, 2960 Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. $20-$25. [email protected].