art

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“@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 for 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 Palace of the Legion of Honor, 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 Monday, July 21. At the Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. www.svjcc.org.

music & dance

friday | 18

Lucina sings hits from World War II era. Shabbat Lunch Program. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. noon-2 p.m. 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. 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.” With Adama and Bruce Bierman. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 8 p.m. $15. www.nertamidsf.org.

sunday | 27

The Sippy Cups. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 4 p.m. $12-$17. www.pjcc.org.

tv & radio

sunday | 20

“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 | 22

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

“9 Star Hotel.” Ido Haar documentary on Palestinians working in Israel. On KQED-Channel 9. 10 p.m. www.pbs.org/pov/9starhotel.

lectures & workshops

wednesday | 23

“Icon of Evil: Hitler’s Mufti and the Rise of Radical Islam.” Discussion with authors Rabbi David G. Dalin and John F. Rothmann. At Jewish Community Federation boardroom, 121 Steuart St., S.F. (415) 977-7401. www.jcrc.org.

“Wild Dreams of Reality.” Novelist Jerry Ratch. Part of Aquarian Minyan JCC Author Series. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. (510) 528-6725. www.jerryratch.com.

thursday | 24

“How to Have a Successful Interfaith Relationship.” At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $15 per couple. (415) 292-1200.

friday | 25

“Israel at 60.” With David Akov, Consul General for Israel of the Pacific Northwest Region. At Commonwealth Club of California, 595 Market St., S.F. 12 p.m. $7-$15. www.commonwealthclub.org.

saturday | 26

“Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature.” Book discussion series led by Naomi Seidman. At Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 2 p.m. (510) 524-3043.

monday | 28

Middle East discussion group. At Commonwealth Club of California,

595 Market St., S.F. 6 p.m. Free. www.commonwealthclub.org.

benefits & social events

monday | 21

“Cool Crisp Wines of Summer.” Wine tasting. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $55-$60. (415) 292-1200.

tuesday | 22

Tzofim (Israeli Scouts) Friendship Caravan. Dances, songs and personal stories. At Albert L. Schultz JCC, Terman Middle School, 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. 5:45-7:30 p.m. $5-$8. (650) 852-3505.

wednesday | 23

Charles M. Schulz Museum day trip. Leaves from Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $25. (415) 444-8000. www.marinjcc.org.

saturday | 26

“Feasting Around the Fire.” YeaShOre Community bonfire. At the Berkeley Marina. 8 p.m.-midnight. www.yeashore.org.

singles

friday | 18

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

saturday | 19

Armstrong Redwoods hike. In the North Bay. Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. Meet at 17000 Armstrong Redwood Road, Guerneville. Noon. $3. (707) 865-0228.

sunday | 20

Las Trampas Regional Wilderness hike. In the East Bay. Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. Meet at the end of Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon. 10 a.m. $3. (510) 772-7853.

saturday | 26

Butano State Park hike. On the Peninsula. Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. Meet at entrance booth for Butano State Park. 11:15 a.m. $3. (925) 228-4213.

sunday | 27

Stanford University history hike. On the Peninsula. Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. Meet at Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto. 11 a.m. $3. (408) 738-1319.