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“Black Sabbath.” Studio exhibit on black-Jewish ties in recorded music. Through Feb. 8, 2012. “Charlotte Salomon: Life? or Theatre?” Through Oct. 16. “Gertrude Stein: Five Stories.” Through Sept. 6. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. www.thecjm.org.
“The Bible Illuminated: R. Crumb’s Book of Genesis.” Legendary comic artist’s take on the Old Testament. Through Sept. 25. At the San Jose Museum of Art, 110 South Market St., San Jose. www.sanjosemuseumofart.org.
“Past Is Prologue.” Artist Barbara Michelman’s photo montage from Lithuania. Through Sept. 12. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. www.marinjcc.org.
“Dead Sea–A Dying World.” Artist Ofir Ben Tov’s exhibition of aerial photographs documenting the deteriorating Dead Sea. Through Oct. 28. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. (650) 223-8669.
“Amulets.” Traditional embroidered tapestries, handcrafted by Ethiopian-Israeli women at the Almaz factory in Lod, Israel. Through Dec. 15. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. (650) 223-8669.
“125 Years of Liberty: A Tribute.” Watercolor paintings of the Statue of Liberty by local artist Laurie Barna. Includes an interactive map visitors can use to trace their family’s journey to the United States. Through
Oct. 25. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. [email protected].
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“Bank of America Free Museum Day.” BofA cardholders can visit the Contemporary Jewish Museum for free. Also Sept. 4. http://museums.bankofamerica.com.
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“Rita Sargen Simon Retrospective, 1924–2005.” Sculptures inspired by nature in steel, bronze, ceramic and Plexiglas. Through Jan. 8. At Jewish Heritage Museum at Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. www.rcjl.org.
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“American Icons.” Artist David Schwartz’s paintings of retired American flags to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. Through Oct.17. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. (415) 751-2535.