monday/13

“Hans.” Documentary short about Hans Roenau, who grew up in Shanghai after fleeing Vienna during the Nazi occupation and came as an adult to Northern California, where he became a marathon runner. At Tiburon Playhouse Theater, 40 Main St. 8:15 p.m. $12. www.tiburonfilmfestival.com

thursday/16

“Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler.” Documentary episode of “American Masters” about the 20th-century Jewish violin virtuoso. At 9 p.m. on KQED-TV with repeat airings.www.kqed.org

tuesday/21

“Body and Soul: The State of the Jewish Nation.” Film about connection between Jews and the Jewish state, with post-screening discussion with producer-director Gloria Greenfield. Presented by Rossmoor ORT, ZOA West and Contra Costa JCC. At Rossmoor, 1001 Golden Rain Road, Walnut Creek. 7 p.m. Free. (510) 735-9524. Also April 22 in conjunction with Yom HaZikaron–Yom HaAtzmaut program. At Adath Israel Congregation, 1851 Noriega St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. service, 7 p.m. dinner program. $20. (415) 564-5665. Also April 26 with Israeli Consul General Andy David. At Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. 6 p.m. Free, but donations appreciated. RSVP at www.prideinourpeople.com

 

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