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“Fine Art & Design for the Worship Environment.” The work of Laurie Gross. Sunday, Sept. 11, through Oct. 30. At Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. (925) 964-2074.
“Colors of a Better World.” New works by Jewish artist Peter Max, Sept. 16-18. By appointment Sept. 9-15. At The Simmons Gallery, 565 Sutter St., S.F. (415) 986-2244.
“The Jews of Napa Valley.” Opening reception for new permanent exhibit, Sept. 18. At Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. 4 p.m. (707) 944-0500.
“East Coast/West Coast: Four Modernist Women.” With Jewish artists Theresa Bernstein and Ruth Gikow. Thursday, Sept. 15 through Oct. 29. At George Krevsky Gallery, 77 Geary St., S.F. (415) 397-9748.
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“Crypto-Jews.” Photo exhibit. Through Sept. 30. At Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. (650) 212-PJCC.
“Wholly Grace.” The work of Susan Duhan Felix. Through Sept. 29. At Bade Museum, Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Ave., Berkeley. (510) 848-0528.
“Vanishing Species and More” and “Transformations: A New Life for Recycled and Found Objects” Through Thursday, Sept. 15. At Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter, 101 Eighth St., Oakland. (510) 817-5700.
“Partners in Creation.” Retrospective of works by Jewish artist Jesse Reichek. Through Aug. 16, 2006 at the Marin French Cheese Company, 7500 Red Hill Road, Petaluma. (510) 665-4209.