Calendar

By J. Correspondent | August 22, 2008

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“Baruch Spinoza: A Philosopher’s Life.” Prints by Isaac Lichtenstein. “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.

“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.

“Illumination: Creative Art from the Jewish Home.” Through Nov. 16. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. www.emanuelsf.org.

music & dance

monday | 25

The Jazztronauts. 18-year-old Jewish musicians. At Yoshi’s Jazz Club, 1330 Fillmore St., S.F. 8 p.m. $5. www.thejazztronauts.com.

saturday | 30

“The Brew” with the Nice Guys Trio and Ramon and Jessica. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $10-$15. (510) 848-0237.

film & video

friday | 22

“Love Comes Lately.” 2008 San Francisco Jewish Film Festival centerpiece film. At Opera Plaza Cinema, 601 Van Ness Ave., S.F. (415) 267-4893.

tv & radio

sunday | 24

“Synagogue of the Air.” Also Aug. 31. On KUSF 90.3 FM. 9 a.m.

tuesday | 26

“Jewish Music Alternative.” With Raya Zion. On KZSU 90.1 FM. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

sunday | 31

“Mosaic.” On KPIX Channel 5. 5 a.m.

lectures & workshops

sunday | 24

“Israel’s Technology Leadership.” With California Israel Chamber of Commerce board member Gil Livnah. Leo Gabow Lecture Series. At Cubberly Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 3 p.m. www.paloaltojcc.org.

“Underground America.” With author Peter Orner. Summer literature and conversation series. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. Free. (510) 848-0237.

sunday | 31

“Study Tanach with Rabbi Leibovitz.” Through Sept. 1. Sponsored by Yad Yaakov Fund for Jewish Education. At 1155 Woodside Road, Berkeley. 10:30 a.m. $50-$90. (510) 848-5910. [email protected].

benefits & social events

friday | 22

“Prayer Home Companion.” Service, potluck dinner and storytelling. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., San Francisco. 6 p.m.

“The 4th and a Half Annual Café con Comedy.” With 18-year-old Jewish Palo Alto comic Nathan Habib. Presented by Kung Pao Kosher Comedy. At Dolores Park Café, 501 Dolores St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $7-$15. www.doloresparkcafe.com.

sunday | 24

Congregation Beth David Open House. Information on current programs for youth, adults and seniors. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (408) 257-3333.

Jewish Food Festival and Craft Faire. At Congregation Beth Israel, 5716 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. www.carmelbethisrael.org.

Silicon Valley Young Adults Division Campaign Kickoff Casino Night. At Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 6:30 p.m. $36. www.jvalley.org.

monday | 25

Jewish Heritage Night: Giants vs. Rockies. Free tailgate party with the Rally Rabbi, honoring Frank Winston, in parking lot D from 4:30-6:30 p.m. At AT&T Park, S.F. 7:15 p.m. $20. (415) 972-2239. www.chabadsf.org.

wednesday | 27

“Open Mic for Jewish Writers (or Jews Who Write).” At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. (510) 528-6725.

thursday | 28

Keshet LGBT Weekend. Through Aug. 31. At Camp Tawonga. $305. (415) 369-2863. www.keshet.org.

singles

saturday | 23

China Camp State Park. In Marin. Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. 10:30 a.m. Free. (510) 451-5252.

sunday | 24

Breakfast and Banter. Mensch Link, Jewish Singles 40-59. At Neto’s, 135 Castro St., Mountain View. 11:30 a.m. $5-$10. (650) 386-6626.

saturday | 30

Angel Island hike. In Marin. Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. Meet at Tiburon Ferry Terminal. 11:45 a.m. $13.50 for ferry. [email protected].

J. Correspondent