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Friday November 9, 2007

Calendar

art

ongoing

“A Life of Creativity: the Metalwork of Victor Ries.” Through Jan. 6. At the Jewish Heritage Museum at the Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. (925) 964-2094.

“Coexistence.” Through Nov. 30. At Addison-Penzak JCC, Art Gallery Hall, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. (408) 357-7492.

“Familial Ground.” Photographs by Rafael Goldchain. Through Dec. 20. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. www.bjesf.org.

“I’ll Take You There.” Israeli landscape photos by Chanan Getraide. Through Dec. 9. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. Free. (650) 378-2723.

“Inside Global Terrorism — The X-Ray Project.” Through Nov. 16. At Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9th Floor, Room 225, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose. 4 p.m. Free. (408) 286-6669.

“Scene on the Streets: Israel, June 2007.” Photographs by Rabbi Bernie Robinson. Through January. At Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Backfield Drive, Tiburon. (415) 388-1818.

“They Called Me Mayer July.” Painted memories of a Jewish childhood in Poland. Through Jan. 13. At Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St., Berkeley. (510) 549-6950.

“Treasures From the Kolb Collection.” Through Nov. 26. At Elizabeth S. & Alvin I. Fine Museum, Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. (415) 751-2535.

“What Is Remembered: An Exhibit of Memorabilia From the Hans Gallas Collection.” Through Dec. 20. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. (415) 567-3327.

friday | 16

“Art for Hanukkah.” Judaica by Bay Area artists. Through Nov. 24. At Lafayette Gallery, 50 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette. (925) 283-0904.

music & dance

saturday | 17

Scott Gerber and the Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble. At 740 Western Ave., Petaluma. 7:30 p.m. Up to $18. (707) 364-2885.

sunday | 18

Fishtank Ensemble, Charming Hostess and Daniel Kahn. At Amnesia, 853 Valencia St., S.F. 8 p.m. $12-$15. (510) 848-0237 ext. 119.

Felonious and DJ Zeljko. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $8-$10. (510) 848-0237 ext. 139.

theater

friday | 9

“Rose,” a concert reading by Olympia Dukakis. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. And Saturday, Nov. 10. $55-$60. (415) 292-1233.

saturday | 10

“A Shirtwaist Tale — The Klezmer Musical.” At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. Also Sunday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. $15-$20. (510) 465-8775.

film & video

sunday | 11

“Sentenced to Marriage,” 1 p.m.; “Just an Ordinary Jew,” 3 p.m.; “Steel Toes,” 5:30 p.m.; “Modigliani,” 5 p.m.; “Sweet Mud,” 7:30 p.m. San Jose Jewish Film Festival. At Camera 12 Theater, 288 S. 2nd St., San Jose. $8.50-$11. www.sjjff.org.

wednesday | 14

“Black Book.” San Jose Jewish Film Festival (closing night). At Camera 12 Theater, 288 S. 2nd St., San Jose. $8.50-$11. 7:30 p.m. www.sjjff.org.

thursday | 15

“The Two of Us.” DVD screening. At Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 7 p.m. $3. (415) 661-3383.

tv & radio

friday | 16

“The Jewish Alternative.” DJ Sarah Bellum. Klezmer, Israeli and alternative music. On Stanford University’s KZSU 90.1 FM. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (650) 723-9010.

sunday | 18

“Mosaic.” Discussion about social, religious and community issues. On KPIX-TV Channel 5. 5 a.m.

“Synagogue of the Air.” With rabbis and cantor of Congregation Emanu-El. On KUSF 90.3 FM. 9 a.m.

monday | 19

“Binah: Creative Voices From the JCCSF.” With Shalom Auslander and Steve Almond. On KALW 91.7 FM. 8 p.m.

lectures& workshops

saturday | 10

Shabbat Salon — Jewish Detective Fiction. A conversation with Keith Raffel and Rabbi Lawrence Raphael, moderated by Ellen Bob. At Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 4 p.m. (415) 346-1720.

sunday | 11

“MUSSAR: What Is It and Why Should You Care?” At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 10 a.m. Free. (408) 257-3333.

“Chocolate Chip Challah and Other Twists on the Jewish Holidays.” With author and cook Lisa Rauchwerger. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 1 p.m. $10-$12. www.marinjcc.org.

“Solving the Aging in Place Puzzle.” Innovative ideas for independent living for seniors. At Rossmoor Walnut Creek Gateway Clubhouse, Fireside Room, 1001 Golden Rain Road, Walnut Creek. 1:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required (888) 274-8418.

“Remembering the Old Country in the Old Country.” With professor Amelia Glaser. At Kehillah Jewish High School, 3900 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 10 a.m. $5. (650) 493-1932.

Annual meeting of the Zionist Organization of America. Topic: “The Threat to Israel’s Existence — Why It’s Back — What it Means.” At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 3:30 p.m. Free. www.jccsf.org.

monday | 12

Author Anita Diamant on Jewish renewal and ritual. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $8-$10. www.jccsf.org/arts.

tuesday | 13

A series of lectures on terror sponsored by Hillel of Silicon Valley. At various South Bay locations. Through Nov. 15. Free. (408) 286-6669.

“Understanding Children’s Behavior: Understanding Your Child’s Temperament and Development.” With Dr. Anya Lane. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $10-$15. (415) 292-1255.

“Dropped From Heaven.” A reading and talk by Sophie Judah. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. Free. (415) 567-3327.

“The Blessing of a Skinned Knee.” With Dr. Wendy Mogel. At Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave., San Mateo. 7:30 p.m. (650) 349-1523.

Rodger Kamenetz, “The History of Last Night’s Dream.” At Osher Marin JCC. 200 N. San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 7:30 p.m. $12-$32. www.marinjcc.org.

wednesday | 14

“Borges and the Jewish Connection.” A talk by scholar Dan Schifrin. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. (415) 567-3327.

thursday | 15

“Poetic Reflections on Contemporary Issues.” With author and poet Rebecca Fromer. At Temple Beth Sholom, 642 Dolores Ave., San Leandro. 10 a.m. $10. (510) 357-8505.

“A Philosopher’s View of the Post-9/11 Era.” Daniel Pearl Memorial Lecture with Bernard-Henri Levy. At Kresge Auditorium, Stanford University. 7:30 p.m. (650) 736-1199.

friday | 16

“Lon-Lon’s Big Night.” With children’s author Miri Leshem-Pelly. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 10 a.m. Free. (415) 444-8000.

sunday | 18

“Doing Research in Poland.” At Jewish Community High School, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 1 p.m. Free. www.jewishgen.org/sfbajgs.

“Family Program.” A reading in Yiddish and English with Celeste Sollud. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 2 p.m. Free. (415) 567-3327.

Menorah-making ceramics playshop. For ages 2 to teens with parents or grandparents. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 3 p.m. $50-$55. (415) 292-1241.

benefits & social events

ongoing

19th Annual Contra Costa Jewish Book & Arts Festival. Events held at various locations through Nov. 15. www.ccjcc.org..

saturday | 10

Texas Hold ’Em Tournament. At Temple Beth Sholom, 642 Dolores Ave., San Leandro. 6:30 p.m. $36-$50. (510) 357-8505.

sunday | 11

Fourth Annual Celebration of Jewish Authors. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 11:30 a.m. (650) 212-PJCC.

Israel Bonds reception. Guest speaker: Lt. Col. Gil Elan, retired IDF. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 4 p.m. Free. (415) 457-1306 or (415) 460-5464.

Open house. At Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos. 9 a.m. Free. (831) 763-0180.

wednesday | 14

New Generations 8th Annual Benefit. Sponsor: New Israel Fund. At Vessel, 85 Campton Place, S.F. $100-$160. 7:30 p.m. www.nif.org/sfbenefit.

saturday | 17

Hootennany. Presented by the East Bay Jewish Folk Chorus. At East Bay JCC, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $10. www.nigunim.org/singalong.html.

sunday | 18

Women of Temple Emanu-El Chanukah Boutique. At Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave., San Jose. 10 a.m. (408) 292-0939.

Chanukah fair. At Temple Beth Torah, 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont. 10 a.m. (510) 656-7141.

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