saturday/11

Community Tu B’Shevat Shabbat service. Followed by a light lunch and screening of the climate-change documentary “Chasing Ice.” At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. 10:30 a.m. Free. www.shirhadash.org.

wednesday/15

Tu B’Shevat seder. Sensory-friendly seder with activities for different types of learners. Dairy-free and gluten-free food options provided. At Peninsula Sinai Congregation, 499 Boothbay Ave., Foster City. 5 p.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/qbs8g3o.

thursday/16

Tu B’Shevat Seder on the Farm. Celebration features a dinner made with local and seasonal products, Seven Species–themed libations and a discussion about the holiday. At Urban Adamah, 1050 Parker St., Berkeley. For 21 and older. 7 p.m. $36-$45. www.urbanadamah.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.

Kibbutz living in 1934, from “To Build & Be Built” exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum photo/courtesy cjm

“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.

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.

 

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.

 

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