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art

ongoing

“From Borscht Belt to Bible Belt.” Carol Buchman paintings. Through Dec. 7. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. www.svjcc.org.

“In the Beginning: Artists Respond to Genesis.” Through Jan. 4, 2009. “Warhol’s Jews: Ten Portraits Reconsidered.” Through Jan. 9. StoryCorps. Share life stories with family and friends in the story booth. Launch event on Oct. 26 from 3-5 p.m. Through Oct. 11, 2009. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. www.thecjm.org.

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

“Il Ghetto: Forging Italian Jewish Identities 1516-1870.” Through Feb. 15. At Fort Mason, S.F. www.museoitaloamericano.org.

“Jewish Magic: Folklore and Fantasy.” Through Dec. 31. At JCCSF’s Katz Snyder Gallery, 3200 California St., S.F. www.jccsf.org/jewish.

“Modigliani, His Friends, His Paris.” Italian Jewish artist Amadeo Modigliani. Through Jan. 29. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. (415) 567-3327 ext. 704.

“On My Grandmother’s Table.” Through Jan. 20. Jewish Heritage Museum. At Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. (925) 648-2800. www.rcjl.org

“Orthodox in Israel.” Photographs by Michael Cohen. Through Jan. 16. At Osher Marin JCC, N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. (415) 444-8000. www.marinjcc.org.

“Portraits of Diversity.” Rita Sklar exhibit. Through Oct. 31. At Lunch Stop Café in MetroCenter building, 101 Eighth St., Oakland. www.ritasklar.com.

“Sidewalking Israel.” Black and white photographs. Through January 2009. At Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon. (415) 388-1818.

“Temporary Residence.” Solo exhibition by Israeli street artist Know Hope. Through Nov. 22. At Anno Domini gallery, 366 South First St., San Jose. (408) 271-5155.

“The Atheon Project: A Temple of Science for Rational Belief.” Jonathon Keats window installation. Through Feb. 1. At Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2222 Harold Way, Berkeley. www.magnes.org.

“The State Museums of Berlin and the Legacy of James Simon.” Recently rediscovered German Jewish collector. Through Jan. 18. At Legion of Honor, Golden Gate Park, 34th Avenue at Clement Street, S.F. www.famsf.org.

“The Torah in Bronze” by Martin Katz. Through December. At Interior Niche, 3535 Sacramento St., S.F. (415) 572-1466. www.interiorniche.com.

“Works on Iron.” Contemporary Israeli artists Helen Shaul and Asnat Greenberg. Through Nov. 24. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. www.pjcc.org.

music & dance

saturday | 18

The Brew with Aaron Novik and his 10-piece band performing chamber jazz. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley. 8 p.m. www.jcceastbay.org.

“Tribute to Sderot Concert with Church of Reason.” At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $20-$42. (415) 512-6203. [email protected].

saturday | 25

“Cabaret ’08: A Musical Journey.” Kenny Mazlow performs Hebrew, Yiddish and pop music. The Contra Costa Jewish Book & Arts Festival. At the Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 8 p.m. (925) 938-7800. www.ccjcc.org.

“Phoebe Snow in concert.” At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $62-$68. www.jccsf.org.

The Hub presents Jeremiah Lockwood and the Sway Machinery. At Elbo Room, 647 Valencia St., S.F. 10 p.m. $10-$15. www.jccsf.org.

sunday | 26

“The Freylekh.” Klezmer dance party.” At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7-10 p.m. $10-$20. www.jcceastbay.org.

Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra. At University of California, Cal Performances, Zellerbach Hall B, Berkeley. 7 p.m. $38-$80. (415) 512-6203. [email protected].

theater

ongoing

“7 Beggars.” Modern retelling of Jewish folklore, with musical performer Tim Barsky. Through Oct. 18. At Climate Theater, 285 Ninth St., S.F. $15-$20. www.climatetheater.com.

“Russian on the Side.” Jewish actor Mark Nadler’s one-man music and comedy show. Through Nov. 16. At Marines Memorial Theatre, 609 Sutter St., S.F. (415) 771-6900. www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com. www.russianonthesideonline.com.

film & video

sunday | 19

“Jewish Luck.” With piano accompaniment by Judith Rosenberg. 1:30 p.m. Also “Uncle Vanya” at 3:30 p.m. Part of “Envisioning Russia: A Century of Filmmaking.” At Pacific Film Archive Theater, 2575 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. www.bampfa.berkeley.edu.

monday | 20

“The First Basket.” S.F. Jewish Film Festival presents the documentary chronicling the impact of basketball on modern Jewish history. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 7 p.m. $8-$10. www.jccsf.org.

thursday | 23

“Noodle.” Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival. Rialto Cinemas, 551 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa. 1,4, 7:15 p.m. $8-$12. www.jccsoco.org/jewishfilmfestival.

sunday | 26

“Yiddish Theater, A Love Story.” 1 p.m. “Fugitive Pieces.” 3 p.m. “The Debt.” 5:30 p.m. Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival. At Camera 12 Theater, 201 South Second St., San Jose. www.svjff.org.

“Over My Dad’s Body.” Taliya Finkel investigates her father’s claims that her uncle is an undercover agent sent to Israel by the old soviet regime. S.F. Documentary Fest. At Roxie Cinema, 3117 16 St. www.sfdocfest08.withoutabox.com

tv & radio

sunday | 19

“Mosaic.” KRON-TV channel 4. 5:30 a.m.

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

tuesday | 21

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

lectures & workshops

sunday | 19

“Online Networking for Jobs and Careers.” Workshop presented by JVS’ Jewish Employment Network. At Peninsula JCC computer lab, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 9:30 a.m. Free. www.jvs.org/JEN.htm.

JCRC Presidential Forum. With Larry Greenfield and Andrew Lachman. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley. At the Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 10 a.m. Free. www.jvalley.org.

“What Do I Want to be When I Retire?” Presented by JVS’ Jewish Employment Network. At Albert L. Shultz JCC, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 10:30 a.m. Free. www.jvs.org/jen.html.

“Jewish Genealogical Research in South Africa” with Roy Ogus. JCC of the East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 1 p.m. www.jewishgen.org/sfbajgs.

“The Election and the Jewish Vote: A Panel Discussion.” Rabbi Michael Lerner, Professor Michael Berenbaum, Gabriel Schoenfeld, Maria Echaveste. At Pacific School of Religion Chapel, 1789 Scenic Ave., Berkeley. 5 p.m. (510) 642-7747.

“Insight: Meditation in a Jewish Setting.” Sukkot, pre-Simchat Torah gathering on joy. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. (510) 843-4952.

monday | 20

Cambridge researcher Aubrey de Grey on aging. At JCCSF, 3200 California Ave., S.F. 7:30 p.m.. $10-$12. www.jccsf.org.

tuesday | 21

“All About TV.” With San Francisco Chronicle TV critic Tim Goodman. At JCCSF, 3200 California Ave., S.F. 8 p.m. $15-$18. www.jccsf.org.

wednesday | 22

Author David Harris. “Remembering Bill Walsh and the 49er Dynasty.” At JCCSF, 3200 California Ave., S.F. 8 p.m. $10-$12. www.jccsf.org.

thursday | 23

“The Roots of Anti-Semitism, Part II.” With Rabbi Shelley Waldenberg. East Bay Jewish Forum. At Temple Beth Abraham, 327 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. 10 a.m. $10. (510) 839-2900 ext. 253. [email protected].

Author Gina Nahai discusses “Caspian Rain.” Teas and desserts. The Contra Costa Jewish Book & Arts Festival. At the Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 3 p.m. (925) 938-7800. www.ccjcc.org.

“Gallery talk with Chris Brown and The Hub.” Discussing their work “Vav”at the CJM as part of the “Aleph-Bet Sound Project.” At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 7-8:30 p.m. Free with admission. (415) 655-7800. [email protected].

friday | 24

“Blood and Belief.” Professor and author David Biale. The Contra Costa Jewish Book & Arts Festival. At the Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 7 p.m. (925) 938-7800. www.ccjcc.org.

saturday | 25

“Shabbat University: Organ Donation from a Jewish perspective.” With Rabbi Judah Dardik. At Beth Jacob Congregation, 3778 Park Blvd., Oakland. 12:30 p.m. (925) 708-4823.

sunday | 26

“The BeSHT: Teacher, Shaman, Magician.” Brunch seminar. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $20-$25. (415) 292-1278. www.jccsf.org.

“Bearing the Unbearable.” Conference on surviving genocide and political trauma. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $65-$75. www.jccsf.org.

“Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman” Jewish author Marc Tyler Nobleman. At Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission St., S.F. 3-5 p.m. Free with admission. www.noblemania.blogspot.com.

“Great Ladies of the Musical.” Joe Marchi, director of the Center for American Music at Cañada College. At Albert L. Shultz JCC, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 3:30 p.m. Free. (650) 852-3505. [email protected].

“An Evening with John Rothmann.” Author of “Icon of Evil.” South Peninsula Women’s Alliance. RSVP for address. 7 p.m. Free. (650) 919-2100. [email protected].

Author Lisa Klug discusses her book “Cool Jew: The Ultimate Guide for Every Member of the Tribe.” The Contra Costa Jewish Book & Arts Festival. At the Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 7 p.m. (925) 938-7800. www.ccjcc.org.

benefits & social events

friday | 17

The JCCSF celebrates Mollie Katzen, author of Moosewood Cookbook. At Greens, Fort Mason Center Building, S.F. noon. $50-$60. www.jccsf.org.

“Sukkot Sleepover Under the Stars.” For families. Through Oct. 18. At PJCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 1-3:30 p.m. $12-$17. www.pjcc.org.

saturday | 18

“Preschool Sukkot Party.” Bagels, stories and songs with Rabbi Bridget Wynne. At Jewish Gateways, El Cerrito. Children through age 5. Free. (510) 559-8140. www.jewishgateways.org.

“A Night of Jewish Performance.” Charlie Varan performs his one-man show, “Rabbi Sam.” Tapas and drinks. At Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. 7 p.m. $35. www.templeisraelalameda.org.

“Locavores Sukkot Convivium.” Sukkot-inspired celebration with food and wine and live music. At Congregation Beth Sholom, 1455 Elm St., Napa. 7 p.m. Free. RSVP needed. (707) 253-7305. [email protected].

“Music Box Gala.” Local musicians perform to benefit Magen David Adom Society in Israel. At Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Center, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $15-$18. www.paloaltojcc.org.

Jokers of Ace “Comedy for a Cause.” Starring “Seinfeld” writer, actor and producer Carol Leifer with comedian Cathy Ladman. At Benicia High School, 1101 Military West, Benicia. 8 p.m. $10-$20. (707) 771-0140.

sunday | 19

Target Family Day at the Contemporary Jewish Museum. Free admission, performances and Sukkot celebration. At CJM, 736 Mission St., S.F. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (415) 655-7800.

Sukkot harvest blessings. Conducted by Rabbi Oren Postrel of Congregation Beth Sholom, Napa. At Judd’s Hill Winery, 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa at 11 a.m. and Hagafen Cellars, 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa at noon. www.cbsnapa.org.

Sonoma Jewish Music and Art Festival. Performances by the Red Hot Chachkas, Rabbi Jack Gabriel and friends and the Stephanie Ozer Ensemble. At Congregation Shir Shalom, 252 W. Spain St., Sonoma. 1 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Outdoor arts festival is free, nighttime concert is $25-$30. www.shir-shalom.org/festival.

Master magician Jay Alexander. Part of the “Abracadabra” series. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 2 p.m. www.jccsf.org.

Jewish Community Mobilization for Marriage Equality Event. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free. (650) 961-1922.

tuesday | 21

Simchat Torah Celebration. Live music by Adama, dancing, refreshments and Schnapps. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. nertamidsf.org.

thursday | 23

“YLD Jews Rock!” Local Jewish musicians perform and “Jews Rock!” photo exhibit on display. The Contra Costa Jewish Book & Arts Festival. At the Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 7 p.m. $10. (925) 938-7800. www.ccjcc.org.

“Fiestaremos! Judy Frankel and the Sephardic Music Tradition.” Film screening and talk by Kate Regen. At BJC Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.bjesf.org/library.

“George Bush Going Away Party.” Kung Pao Kosher Comedy. At Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $20-$30. (800) 838-3006. www.brownpapertickets.com.

friday | 24

“Shabbat in the Sukkah.” Veggie potluck. At Jewish Gateways, El Cerrito. 6:15 p.m. Free. (510) 559-8140. www.jewishgateways.org.

“Friends of Danny 2008.” Concert honoring the late Daniel Pearl. At Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 9:30 p.m. Free. (413) 229-9939 www.starryploughpub.com.

sunday | 26

Temple Sinai groundbreaking. Food and entertainment. At Webster and 28th St., Oakland. Following the 9 a.m. congregational meeting. www.oaklandsinai.org.

How-To Workshops, KIDZcorner and the J Street Fair. The Contra Costa Jewish Book & Arts Festival. At the Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (925) 938-7800. www.ccjcc.org.

“Simcha Sunday.” Live music, Israeli folk dancing, Jewish foods. Through JCC Sonoma County. At Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa. Noon-4 p.m. Free. www. jccsoco.org.

“Daniel Pearl Memorial Music Day.” Frank Avni, Ner Tamid’s Nigum Chorus and Or Shalom Community Chorus perform in support of the Daniel Pearl Foundation. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 5 p.m. www.nertamidsf.org.

singles

saturday | 18

Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Parks Hike (East Bay). Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. 10:20 a.m. Free. No RSVP needed. (510) 451-5252.

sunday | 19

Redwood Trail Hike (East Bay). Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. Meet at Orinda BART. 10:30 a.m. $3. (925) 228-4213.

Peninsula Jewish Singles Tea Dance. At Cabana Hotel, Palo Alto. 4 p.m. lesson, 5:30 p.m. dance. $10-$15. (650) 494-6196.

sunday | 26

Rancho San Antonio County Park Hike (Mountain View). Peninsula Jewish Singles. 8 a.m. (650) 455-0431. [email protected].

Shoreline Park Hike (South Peninsula). Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. 1 p.m. $3. (408) 738-1319.