art
Addison-Penzak JCC
14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos
“Related Paintings: An Exhibition by Scott Switzer.” Expressionist paintings focusing on iconic biblical imagery. Through Oct. 7. www.apjcc.org
Congregation Emanu-El
2 Lake St., S.F.
“Jews and Cartooning.” Exhibit of classic Jewish cartoonists, including Bob Singer of Hanna-Barbera, R. Crumb, Yaakov Kirschen and others. Closes Sept. 1. www.emanuelsf.org
Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission St., S.F.
“Night Begins the Day: Rethinking Space, Time and Beauty.” Group exhibition examining technological innovation, the concept of time, and expressions of awe and fear. Through Sept. 20. “Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait.” Featuring photographs and possessions of the late Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter. Through Nov. 1. “In That Case: Havruta in Contemporary Art.” Fourth installation of the collaborating-artist project with Bay Area artist David Wilson and Magnes Collection curator Francesco Spagnolo. Through Jan. 3. www.thecjm.org
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life
2121 Allston Way, Berkeley
“The Future of Memory: Jewish Culture in the Digital Age.” Interactive installation featuring objects, images, film reels and oral histories from the archives. Through Dec. 18. “Larger Than Life: Jonah and the Fish: Maftir Yonah.” Exhibition centering on an illuminated Book of Jonah by Mordechai Beck and David Moss. Through Dec. 18. “Living by the Book: The Jewish Bible and the Everyday Power of Text.” Through Dec. 18 and Jan. 26 to June 24, 2016. www.magnes.org
Oshman Family JCC
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
“Shakuf.” Exhibit of glass art by Israeli artist Sarit Khen. Through Nov. 30. “Rough Around the Edges.” Paper art exhibit by Ronni Jolles, featuring work inspired by her Jewish upbringing and trips to Israel. Through Dec. 7. www.ofjcc.org
jewish calendar
Aug. 28 / Elul 13, 5775
Light candles at 7:27 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 8:24 p.m.
Sept. 4, 2015 / Elul 20, 5775
Light candles at 7:17 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 8:13 p.m.