“125 Years of Liberty: A Tribute.” Paintings of the Statue of Liberty by artist Laurie Barna. Through Oct. 25. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. [email protected].
“Amulets.” Traditional embroidered tapestries by Ethiopian-Israeli women at a factory in Israel. Through Dec. 15. “Dead Sea–A Dying World.” Artist Ofir Ben Tov’s exhibition of aerial photographs. Through Oct. 28. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. (650) 223-8669.
“The Artist Backstage.” Visual art by Broadway legend Zero Mostel. Through Nov. 14. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. www.jccsf.org/katzsnyder.
“Black Sabbath.” Studio exhibit on black-Jewish ties in recorded music. Through Feb. 8, 2012. “Houdini: Art and Magic.” Multimedia exhibit examining Houdini’s life, legend and influence. Through Jan. 16, 2012. At the Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. www.thecjm.org.
“Celebrating Jewish Life in Marin.” Photographs by Norm Levin featuring Jewish celebrations in Marin . Through Nov. 23. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. (415) 444-8000.
“Diverse Visions of Harmony.” Art representing Muslims, Jews and Christians. Through Oct. 22. At Islamic Cultural Center, 1433 Madison St., Oakland. (510) 832-7600.
“Rita Sargen Simon Retrospective, 1924-2005.” Works in steel, bronze, ceramic and Plexiglas. Through Jan. 8, 2012. At Jewish Heritage Museum at Reutlinger Commmunity for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. www.rcjl.org.
“Scattered Among the Nations.” Photographic exhibit of seven Jewish communities. Through December. At Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. (510) 845-6420.