art

Contemporary Jewish Museum

736 Mission St., S.F.

“From Generation to Generation: Inherited Memory and Contemporary Art.” Works by 24 artists focusing on memories that are not their own. Through April 2. “Yud Video Project.” Short, artistic videos on memory. Through July 9. “Ned Kahn: Negev Wheel.” Huge kinetic sculpture containing sand from the Negev desert by sculptor Ned Kahn. Closes Jan. 8. “In That Case: Havruta in Contemporary Art.” Latest installation in long-running CJM exhibit featuring collaboration between local artist Kota Ezawa and contemporary dancer James Kirby Rogers. Through Jan. 17. www.thecjm.org

Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life

2121 Allston Way, Berkeley

“The Jewish World: A Book Installation.” Exhibition of selected pages from the Magnes’ illustrated catalog of artifacts. Through June 30. www.magnes.berkeley.edu

Museo Italo Americano

Fort Mason Center, Building C

Marina Boulevard and Laguna Street, S.F.

“Brooklyn and Botanicals.” Exhibit of black-and-white photos by William Castellana capturing textures and traditions of Satmar Hasidic way of life in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Through Jan. 15. Free. www.museoitaloamericano.org

Osher Marin JCC

200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael

“We Are the Bridge: An Interfaith Art Exhibit.” Works by more than 30 local artists of different faiths. Theme is reconciliation and bridge-building. Closes Jan. 7. www.marinjcc.org/interfaith-exhibit

Peninsula JCC

800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City

“The Seen and the Unseen.” Prints of paintings by contemporary artist Orit Martin of Israel, who draws her inspiration from mystical Jewish texts. Closes Jan. 2. www.pjcc.org

 

jewish calendar

Shabbat

Dec. 23, 2016 / Kislev 23, 5777

Light candles at 4:38 p.m.

Shabbat ends at 5:39 p.m.

Hanukkah

Dec. 24, 2016 / Kislev 24, 5777

Light first candle after 5:39 p.m.

Shabbat

Dec. 30, 2016 / Kislev 24, 5777

Light candles at 4:42 p.m.

Shabbat ends at 5:44 p.m.

Hanukkah, last night

Dec. 31, 2016 / Tevet 2, 5777

Light candles after 5:44 p.m.

Shabbat

Jan. 6, 2017 / Tevet 8, 5777

Light candles at 4:42 p.m.

Shabbat ends at 5:44 p.m.