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“Architectural Fantasies and Abstract Thinking.” Photo art by Sonia Melnikova-Raich. Through Feb. 28. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. www.art.soniamelnikova.com

“A Tribute to Roman Vishniac.” Paintings by Jerry Baer. Through Feb. 27. At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. www.ccjcc.org.

“Beware the Evil Eye.” Collection of hamsas (protective amulets) from the collection of Alice Prager. At Jewish Heritage Museum, Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. (925) 648-2800.

“Bible and Buddha.” Paintings by Helen Ann Licht. Through March 31. At Badé Museum, Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Ave., Berkeley. (510) 849-8286.

“Celebrating Five Years of Life, Learning and Laughter.” Photo collage ode to the JCCSF by Nancy Rodger. Through March. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. www.jccsf.org.

­­“Exodus: Flight from Nazi Germany.” Through the fall. At Holocaust Center of Northern California, 121 Steuart St., S.F. www.hcnc.org.

“Dateline 09.” Presentations by Adi Nes and Yael Bartana. Through March 17. StoryCorps. Share life stories with family and friends in the story booth. Through Oct. 11. “Jews on Vinyl.” Through June 9. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. www.thecjm.org.

“Divine Proportions: Recent Works by Myriam Nafte.” Through Sunday, Feb. 22. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. www.emanuelsf.org.

“Metal. Wood. Paper.” Works by Jewish artist Ken Kalman. Through March 7. At George Krevsky Gallery, 77 Geary St., S.F. (415) 397-9748.

“Old Jewish Comedians.” Cartoons by illustrator Drew Friedman. Through March 1. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. www.pjcc.org.

“The Temple Emanu-El Bonnie Gallaty/Robbin Watrous Memorial Staff Art Show.” Art and photos by the staff of Congregation Emanu-El. Through Sunday, Feb. 22. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. www.emanuelsf.org.

“Untamed Images.” Michael Pollack’s photographs of animals and landscapes. Through May 20. At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. www.ccjcc.org.

“Youth in Motion!” Israeli photographer Rei Dishon. Through May 29. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. (415) 444-8007.

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“Images of Devotion.” Photo montage studies addressing Chassids by Barry Shapiro. Opening reception 1:30-3 p.m. Through April 23. At Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont. (510) 547-2424 ext. 100.

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“New Works/Old Story: 80 Artists at the Passover Table.” Preview and silent auction benefit. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. $60-100. 6-9 p.m. Exhibit open to the public Feb. 27 through June 2. www.thecjm.org.

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“Old Friends, New Work.” International exhibit featuring works by artists who exhibited at the museum from 1992 to 2005. Through June 1. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. (415) 861-3667.