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Gallery reception. For oil painter Deborah Miller’s exhibit “Cradle of Wet and Burning” exploring Kabbalah. At U.C. Berkeley Arts and Consciousness Gallery, 2956 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. www.jfku.edu.
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“An American Experience: Growing Up Jewish in America.” Exhibit displays heritage of residents and family members of the Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living. Through July 29. At the Jewish Heritage Museum, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. www.rcjl.org.
“Bernard Zakheim: Art of Prophetic Justice.” Photo exhibit explores life and work of the Jewish muralist. Through March 29. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. www.paloaltojcc.org.
“Book Sculptures.” Works by Brian Dettmer. Through March. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. www.jccsf.org.
“California Dreaming.” Multimedia exhibit exploring Jewish life in the Bay Area from Gold Rush to present. Through Oct. 16. “Do Not Destroy: Trees, Art, and Jewish Thought.” Tu B’Shevat–themed exhibit that explores tree design, purpose and Jewish thought. Through May 28. “Stanley Saitowitz: Judaica.” New perspectives from the S.F.-based architect. Through Oct. 16. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. www.thecjm.org.
“Dissolving Localities.” Multimedia exhibit by Israeli musician Emmanuel Witzthum connecting Berkeley to Jerusalem. Through July 3. At Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. www.magnes.org.
“Interpreting the Interior.” Exhibit on Etgar Keret’s Israeli film “Jellyfish” and short story collections and graphic novels. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. Through April 29. www.bjesf.org.
“King Solomon Tarot Cards.” Paintings by Israeli artist Orna Ben-Shoshan. Through April 1. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. www.pjcc.org.
“Last Jews of Yemen.” Photo exhibit by Rachael Strecher and Josh Berer. Part of Congregation Beth Israel’s Festival on Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish Culture. At Cal State University, Chico. Through March 28. www.cbichico.org .