art
Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission St., S.F.
“Hardly Strictly Warren Hellman.” Video and audio exhibit about the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival and its founder. Through 2016.
“In That Case: Havruta in Contemporary Art.” Exhibition derived from the Jewish concept of havruta, or collaborative learning. Through Jan. 6. “Arnold Newman: Masterclass.” Exhibit featuring 200 vintage works by the portrait photographer. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. Through Feb. 1. www.thecjm.org
Jewish Community Library
1835 Ellis St., S.F.
“Collages by Mikhail Petrenko.” Russian revolutionary art–inspired collages by the local artist and art critic. Through Nov. 23. www.tinyurl.com/mikhail-petrenko
Katz Snyder Gallery, JCCSF
3200 California St., S.F.
“The Jews of Scotland.” Exhibit by documentary photographer Judah Passow examining the Scottish Jewish community. Through Dec. 31. www.jccsf.org
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. Free docent-led tours available. Through Jan. 4. http://legionofhonor.famsf.org
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life
2121 Allston Way, Berkeley
“Saved by the Bay: The Intellectual Migration from Fascist Europe to U.C. Berkeley.” Documenting the intellectuals who fled Europe as refugees and became important contributors to academic life. Through Dec. 19. “Gourmet Ghettos: Modern Food Rituals.” Through Dec. 19. “Literary Minds: Soviet Jewish Writers Portrayed by Matvey Vaisberg.” Portraits of prominent Jewish authors by the Ukrainian artist. Through Dec. 19. www.magnes.org
Osher Marin JCC
200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael
“Mi Polin/From Poland.” Pieces by Warsaw artists Helena Czernek and Aleksander Prugar tell the story of a Poland that is revitalizing its Jewish roots while still recalling a dark past. Through Nov. 10. www.marinjcc.org
Oshman Family JCC
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
“So Much Very Loud.” Exhibit of collage-inspired paintings by Bay Area artist Sarah Ratchye. Through Nov. 24. “Pomegranate Art.” Sculpture art by Bay Area artist Linda Tapscott. Through Nov. 18. www.paloaltojcc.org
Peninsula JCC
800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City
“Rootedness: Olives in Oils and Prints.” Series of thematic oil paintings by Moshe Kassirer of olives and the olive trees of Israel. Through Dec. 28. www.pjcc.org
jewish calendar
Nov. 7, 2014
Cheshvan 14, 5775
Light candles at 4:47 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 5:45 p.m.
Nov. 14, 2014
Cheshvan 21, 5775
Light candles at 4:41 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 5:40 p.m.