friday/25
“HUBad SoMa Shul.” Chabad of S.F. happy hour followed by Shabbat services and dinner. At S.F. School of Digital Filmmaking, 925 Mission St., Suite 108, S.F. 5 p.m. Free, dinner $25 suggested donation. www.chabadsf.org.
friday/1
“Shabbat of Inspiration.” Jewish Study Network hosts two-day Shabbaton of discussion groups and services, with teacher and columnist Chana Silver as featured guest. Meals included, children’s program available. At 3626 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 6:30 to 10 p.m. Also Aug. 2. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. $36-$54. www.jsn.info/shabbat-of-inspiration.html.
monday/4
Contemporary Tisha B’Av observance. Southside Jewish Collaborative hosts pre-fast nosh and screening of “Not My Life” about the global impact of human trafficking, followed by English and Hebrew readings. At Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.be-sf.org.
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art
Addison-Penzak JCC
14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos
“Here and There.” Exhibition of mixed-media work by three Israeli artists who moved to the United States. Through Aug. 22. www.svjcc.org.
Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission St., S.F.
“Copper Sculpture by Leonoid Korchemsky.” Metalwork by local Ukraine-born artist and S.F. resident. Through Oct. 15.
“Designing Home: Jews and Midcentury Modernism.” Exhibit featuring photographs of architecture by Jews in the 20th century. Through Oct. 6.
“Project Mah Jongg.” Exhibit on the history of mah jongg and the game’s introduction into Jewish culture. Through Oct. 28. www.thecjm.org.
Jewish Community Library
1835 Ellis St., S.F.
“Facing East: A Jewish Orientation.” Array of sculptures, textiles and paintings about Judaism from a variety of artists. Through Aug. 3. www.jewishlearningworks.org.
Kehilla Community Synagogue
1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont
Ketubahs, illuminated manuscripts and other religious art by Israeli artist Naomi Teplow. Through Sept. 4. www.kehillasynagogue.com.
Legion of Honor
Lincoln Park, 100 34th Ave., S.F.
“Masters of Fire: The Copper Age in the Holy Land.” Exhibit of tools, ornaments and ritual objects found in and around Israel. Through Jan. 4. http://legionofhonor.famsf.org.
Osher Marin JCC
200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael
“The Invisible Photographer.” Photographs by Elia Kahvedjian depicting life in early 20th-century pre-state Israel. Also photographic exhibit “To Build and Be Built: Kibbutz History,” on loan from Contemporary Jewish Museum, depicting the kibbutz movement. Through Sept. 3. www.marinjcc.org.
Oshman Family JCC
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
“Stonewalled in Jerusalem.” Photographic installation about past and present Israel. Through Aug. 25.
“Journey.” Photographic collaboration by artists from Congregation Kol Emeth and Arava, Israel. Through Aug. 25. www.paloaltojcc.org.
Palo Alto Art Center
1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto
“Between Dreams and Nightmares.” Mixed-media drawings of animal and human figures reflecting the messiness of war by Israeli-born artist Dana Harel of Menlo Park. Through Sept. 7. www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/artcenter.
Peninsula JCC
800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City
“Community Art Show 2014.” Showcase of photography, handcrafted jewelry and mixed-media art from more than 80 local artists. On display weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 17. www.pjcc.org.
Save the date
Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival, opens Oct. 18
CJM annual family gala, Dec. 6
jewish calendar
July 25, 2014
Tammuz 27, 5774
Light candles at 8:07 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 9:09 p.m.
Aug. 1, 2014
Av 5, 5774
Light candles at 8:01 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 9:01 p.m.