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“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].
“American Icons.” Artist David Schwartz’s paintings of retired American flags to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. Through Oct. 16. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. (415) 751-2535.
“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.
“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.
“Black Sabbath.” Studio exhibit on black-Jewish ties in recorded music. Through Feb. 8, 2012. “Charlotte Salomon: Life? or Theatre?” Through Oct. 16. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. www.thecjm.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.
“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.
“Rita Sargen Simon Retrospective, 1924–2005.” Sculptures inspired by nature in steel, bronze, ceramic and Plexiglas. Through Jan. 8, 2012. At Jewish Heritage Museum at Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. www.rcjl.org.
Embroidering stories through art. “Amulets” is an exhibit of traditional embroidered tapestries, handcrafted by Ethiopian-Israeli women at a factory in Israel. It is on display at the Oshman Family JCC through Dec. 15.
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Tour of “The Bible Illuminated: Book of Genesis.” Addison-Penzak JCC takes a guided tour of the Robert Crumb exhibition at the San Jose Museum of Art. Meet at the museum, 110 South Market St., San Jose. 2 p.m. $5-$7. RSVP to (408) 357-7492.
“The Artist Backstage.” Visual art by Broadway legend Zero Mostel. Through Nov. 14. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. www.jccsf.org/katzsnyder.
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Opening reception for “Diverse Visions of Harmony.” Interfaith exhibit by 40 artists. Co-sponsored by Kehilla Community Synagogue, Montclair Presbyterian Church and Islamic Cultural Center. Refreshments included. Through Oct. 22. At Islamic Cultural Center, 1433 Madison St., Oakland. 6 p.m. Free. (510) 832-7600.
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Opening reception for “Scattered Among the Nations.” Curator Bryan Schwartz will discuss the photographic exhibit of seven isolated and diverse Jewish communities. Sponsored by Lehrhaus Judaica, Temple Sinai, Building Jewish Bridges and Scattered Among the Nations. Through December. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 5 p.m. Free. (510) 845-6420.
Opening reception for “Celebrating Jewish Life in Marin.” Photography exhibit by Norm Levin features Jewish celebrations in Marin County and beyond. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 1 p.m. Free. (415) 444-8000.