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Piyyutim celebration. Learn about the sacred poems that adorn prayers and religious rituals. At Tehiyah Day School, 2603 Tassajara Ave., El Cerrito. 4:30 p.m. Free; RSVP requested. www.tehiyah.org.
ongoing
art
Congregation Emanu-El
2 Lake St., S.F.
“A Line Can Lead Anywhere.” Paintings, drawings and sculptures by Helen Breger and her mother, Esther Hamerman. Through Jan. 26. www.emanuelsf.org/museum.
Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission St., S.F.
“Frog and Toad and the World of Arnold Lobel.” Exhibit featuring art from the iconic children’s book series. Through March 23. www.thecjm.org.
“Jason Lazarus: Live Archive.” The Jewish artist’s first West Coast museum exhibition featuring the role of photography in contemporary art and identity. Through March 23. www.thecjm.org.
“To Build & Be Built: Kibbutz History.” Exhibit on the history and cultural aspects of the kibbutz in Jewish life. Through July 1. www.thecjm.org.
“Work in Progress: Considering Utopia.” New works (video, photos, sculpture and interactive painting) by three artists. Considering the concept of utopia from Jewish and contemporary perspectives. Through Jan. 20. www.thecjm.org.
Jewish Heritage Museum at the Reutlinger
4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville
“Eight Nights of Hanukkah.” Showcase of menorahs from around the world and different eras. Through March 30. www.rcjl.org.
on stage
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
2025 Addison St., Berkeley
“The Pianist of Willesden Lane.” Mona Golabek stars as her mother who escaped Austria prior to World War II. Through Jan. 5. $29-$79. www.berkeleyrep.org.
Marsh San Francisco
1062 Valencia St., S.F.
“The Oy of Sex.” Comedian Alicia Dattner’s one-woman show about her past sex addiction and drug use. Through Jan. 18. $20-$100. www.theoyofsex.com. (See story, 26)
jewish calendar
Dec. 13, 2013
Tevet 10, 5774
Light candles at 4:34 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 5:35 p.m.
Dec. 20, 2013
Tevet 17, 5774
Light candles at 4:36 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 5:38 p.m.