friday/27
“HUBad SoMa Shul.” Chabad of S.F. happy hour followed by Shabbat services and dinner. 5 p.m. Free, dinner $45. Also Dec. 28 morning services followed by lunch. 9:45 a.m. Lunch $45 suggested. At S.F. School of Digital Filmmaking, 925 Mission St., Suite 108, S.F. www.chabadsf.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.
George Krevsky Gallery
77 Geary St., S.F.
“A Restless Harmony.” Helen Berggruen’s gallery presentation of landscapes, still-life and domestic interior-themed paintings. Through Dec. 21. www.georgekrevskygallery.com.
Hosfelt Gallery
260 Utah St., S.F.
“On the Road.” Portraiture and landscape paintings by Israeli artist Gideon Rubin. Through Jan. 25. www.hosfeltgallery.com.
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.
Osher Marin JCC
200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael
“Survival in Sarajevo.” Exhibit of photojournalist Edward Serotta’s work showcasing a Sarajevo synagogue that served as a humanitarian aid agency during the Bosnian war. Through Dec. 27. www.marinjcc.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.
Exit Theatre
156 Eddy St., S.F.
“Crones for the Holidays: The Sequel.” Crackpot Crones comedy duo rolls out a series of vignettes and improvisations with Jewish themes. Through Dec. 29. www.theexit.org/crones. (See story, 16)
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.
jewish calendar
Dec. 20, 2013
Tevet 17, 5774
Light candles at 4:36 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 5:38 p.m.
Dec. 27, 2013
Tevet 24, 5774
Light candles at 4:40 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 5:42 p.m.
Jan. 3, 2014
Shevat 2, 5774
Light candles at 4:44 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 5:46 p.m.