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“Art of Michael Yashar,” “Ketubot” and “Traditions: From Generation to Generation.” Through Sept. 17. At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. www.ccjcc.org/gallery.
“As It Is Written: Project 304,805.” Through fall 2010. “Reinventing Ritual.” Through Oct. 3. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. www.thecjm.org.
“By Hand — The Creative Process.” Ceremonial objects. Works in metal, wood and glass. Through Aug. 30. At Jewish Heritage Museum at Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. (925) 648-2800.
“Echoes and Fragments.” Works that depict remnants from destroyed Jewish communities. Through Aug. 27. The Bade Museum, 1798 Scenic Ave., Berkeley. www.care-gtu.org.
“Kindred Spirits: Echoes of Our Past.” Yom HaShoah paintings by Carrie Zeidman and Leah Jachimowicz. Through June 24. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. www.svjcc.org.
“The Spirit Moves.” Averie Cohen’s photographs of the Jewish Renewal movement. Through June 19. At Nan Phelps Photography, 398 Colusa Ave., Berkeley. Free. (510) 528-8845.
“Wise Guys: Mobsters in the Mishpacha.” Graphic artist Pat Hamou’s drawings of Jewish gangsters. Through Sept. 15. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. www.jccsf.org.
“Who’s Who: The Jew and the Mask.” Mixed-media exhibition on Jewish identity. Through July 31. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. www.bjesf.org/library.htm.