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“Arthur Szyk: Miniature Paintings and Illuminations.” Jewish Polish painter who depicted World War II and more. Through March 27. At the Legion of Honor, 100 34th Ave., S.F. legionofhonor.famsf.org.
“As It Is Written: Project 304,805.” Through March 29. “Black Sabbath: The Secret Musical History of Black-Jewish Relations.” Through March 22. “Curious George Saves the Day: The Art of Margret and H.A. Rey.” Through March 13. “Reclaimed: Paintings From the Collection of Jacques Goudstikker.” Through March 29. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. www.thecjm.org.
“Scattered Among the Nations.” Photos of isolated Jewish communities. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. Through March 15. www.pjcc.org.
“Jews of the Fillmore.” Through February. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. [email protected].
“Katyn Massacre, Politics, Morality.” Exhibit looking at Soviet occupation of Eastern Poland in 1939. Through Jan. 29. At Herbert Hoover Memorial Exhibit Pavilion, Stanford University, Palo Alto. www.hoover.org.
“Particular Voices: Portraits of Gay and Lesbian Jewish Writers.” Through Feb. 28. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. www.jccsf.org.
“Rock of Our Ages.” Live music photos by Jewish photographers Bob Minkin, Richard Pechner and Bruce Steinberg. Through Jan. 18. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. Free. www.marinjcc.org.
“Sky, Rock, Water and Illuminated Verses from the Songs of Songs.” Paintings by Marcia Falk. Through Jan. 31. At Bancroft Hotel, 2680 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. Free. www.marciafalk.com.
“Some Days Honey, Some Days Onions.” Mixed media art by Elisheva Biernoff and Leah Rosenberg. Through Jan. 31. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. (415) 751-2535.
monday | 17
MLK Day of Service. Free admission and activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. www.thecjm.org.
thursday | 20
“Pictures at an Exhibition.” Author Sara Houghteling presents images of famous art looted by Nazis and discusses European Jewish collectors. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 7-8 p.m. Free with admission. www.thecjm.org.