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“125 Years of Liberty: A Tribute.” Paintings of the Statue of Liberty by artist Laurie Barna. Exhibit includes an interactive map. Through Oct. 25. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. [email protected].
“American Icons.” Artist David Schwartz’s paintings of retired American flags commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11. Through Oct. 16. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. (415) 751-2535.
“Amulets.” Traditional embroidered tapestries by Ethiopian-Israeli women at a factory in Israel. Through Dec. 15. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. (650) 223-8669.
“The Artist Backstage.” Visual art by Broadway legend Zero Mostel. Through Nov. 14. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. www.jccsf.org/katzsnyder.
“Black Sabbath.” Studio exhibit on black-Jewish ties in recorded music. Through Feb. 8, 2012. “Charlotte Salomon: Life? or Theatre?” Through Oct. 16. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. www.thecjm.org.
“The Bible Illuminated: R. Crumb’s Book of Genesis.” Comic artist’s take on the Old Testament. Through Sept. 25. At the San Jose Museum of Art, 110 South Market St., San Jose. www.sanjosemuseumofart.org.
“Celebrating Jewish Life in Marin.” Photography exhibit by Norm Levin features Jewish celebrations in Marin and beyond. Through Nov. 23. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. (415) 444-8000.
“Dead Sea–A Dying World.” Artist Ofir Ben Tov’s exhibition of aerial photographs of the Dead Sea. Through Oct. 28. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. (650) 223-8669.
“Diverse Visions of Harmony.” Interfaith exhibit. Through Oct. 22. At Islamic Cultural Center, 1433 Madison St., Oakland. 6 p.m. Free. (510) 832-7600.
“Rita Sargen Simon Retrospective, 1924-2005.” Works in steel, bronze, ceramic and Plexiglas. Through Jan. 8, 2012. At Jewish Heritage Museum at Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. www.rcjl.org.
“Scattered Among the Nations.” Photographic exhibit of seven Jewish communities. Through December. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 5 p.m. Free. (510) 845-6420.
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Art show. Works by Moldaw Family Residences residents and staff. At Moldaw Family Residences, 899 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto. 10 a.m. Free. (650) 433-3635.
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Bank of America Free Museum Day. BofA card holders get free entry to the Contemporary Jewish Museum, S.F., and seven other museums in the Bay Area. Also Oct. 2. At the CJM, 736 Mission St., S.F. http://museums.bankofamerica.com.
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“Houdini: Art and Magic.” Multimedia exhibit examining Houdini’s life, legend and influence. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. www.thecjm.org.