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“Journeys East: Patterns of Collecting” through May 7; “Revisions Amy Berk, Recoverings” through Aug. 19; and “Studio Man Ray” photos by Ira Nowinski through Aug. 5 at Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St., Berkeley. $4-$6. (510) 549-6950.
“The Jewish Identity Project: New American Photography.” Through April 29. At the Contemporary Jewish Museum, 121 Steuart St., S.F. Up to $5. (415) 344-8800. Free gallery tours every Sunday and Wednesday at 12:30 pm.
“Made in Israel.” Rare vintage Israeli posters. Through May 2007. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 6 p.m. (415) 292-1233.
“The Mystical Hebrew Alphabet: Layers of Meaning, Fabric of Time.” Through May 24. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. Reception for artist, April Berger, Sunday, March 25 at 2 p.m. (650) 212-PJCC.
“Pedestrian Sightings: Tel Aviv November 2006.” Photographs by Rabbi Bernie Robinson. Through September. At Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon.
“Purim and Passover: Artifacts to Remind.” Through May 1. At the Jewish Heritage Museum at the Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. (925) 964-2076.
“Reflections.” Through March 31. In collaboration with Jewish Home of San Francisco arts program. At San Francisco Women Artists Gallery, 3489 Sacramento St., S.F. (415) 440-7392.
“Remembrance and Hope.” Paintings by Chris Ranes. Through July 29. At Elizabeth S. and Alvin I. Fine Museum, Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. (415) 751-2535.
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Showcase of Israeli Art. Through March 30. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. www.betham.org.
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