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Arts in Nomadic Grove. Outdoor art class in conjunction with the exhibit “Do Not Destroy: Trees, Art and Jewish Thought.” At the Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 12:30 p.m. Free. www.thecjm.org.

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Russian community celebration. Theatrical and musical performances in conjunction with art exhibit by local Russian artists. Celebrating 20th anniversary of the Oshman Family JCC Russian department. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 5 p.m. Free. www.paloaltojcc.org.

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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.

Israel China Cultural Festival book exhibition. Bestselling Israeli books translated into Chinese and English. On display and to borrow. Through July 1. At S.F. Public Library Chinatown branch, 1135 Powell St., S.F. Also at Main Library, 100 Larkin St., S.F. www.israelchinasf.com.

“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.” Exhibit that explores tree design, purpose and Jewish thought. Through Sept. 9. “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.

“Jews of Kaifeng.” Exhibit of maps, photos and documents on the Jews of Kaifeng, China. Part of Israel China Cultural Festival. Through Aug. 31. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. Free. www.jccsf.org.

“More Than Enough: Redefining Excess.” Jewish artists answer “When do we need more than enough?” Through Aug. 5. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. www.bjesf.org/adults_events.htm.

“Sephardic Women of Turkey.” Photographs by Audrey Ray Daniel. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. Through Aug. 24. www.siliconvalleyjcc.org/arts .

“Territory.” Israeli artist Yigal Ozeri’s large-scale, photo-realistic oil paintings pairing women with natural settings. Through June 30. At Jenkins Johnson Gallery, 464 Sutter St., S.F. www.jenkinsjohnsongallery.com.

“Wings of the Phoenix.” Israel China Cultural Festival exhibit on Chinese diplomat and former S.F. resident Feng Shan Ho and his rescue of Austrian Jews during World War II. Through July 1. At Chinese Historical Society of America, 965 Clay St., S.F. Free. www.israelchina.com