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Galeet Dardashti. Persian Jewish singer-scholar workshop and demonstration. At the Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 12 p.m. Free with museum entry. www.thecjm.org.
“The Wise Men of Helm.” Rosh Hashanah performance of three stories about a little Polish town, by students of a local drama studio. Second part includes dances, blessings and food. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $15-$20. (650) 223-8621.
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Selichot concert. Kirtan Rabbi Andrew Hahn will perform sacred chants and songs, co-sponsored by the Aquarian Minyan. At Chochmat Halev, 2215 Prince St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. Free. (510) 704-9687.
Galeet Dardashti. Concert featuring Persian Jewish singer-scholar. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $12-$15. www.jccsf.org.
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“Long Live Life.” Opera singers accompanied by the San Jose Chamber Orchestra perform music written by Jewish composers at Thereisenstadt concentration camp. At Retro Dome, 1694 Saratoga Ave.,San Jose. 7 p.m. $50. (408) 404-7711.
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Stephen Saxon and Gospel Shabbat. Jewish prayers, gospel music. At Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison, Berkeley. 7 p.m. $20.50-$22.50. (510) 882-4908.
Rosh Hashanah party. Live music from the Peatot and Israeli star Adam Gorlizki. Includes Israeli food. At Club Fox, 2209 Broadway St., Redwood City. 8:30 p.m. $25-$30. www.clubfoxrwc.com.
sunday | 2
Cantor Andres Levy in concert. Jewish music. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Rd., Los Gatos. 7 p.m. Free. RSVP to [email protected].