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.
“Familial Ground.” Photographs by Rafael Goldchain. Through Dec. 20. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. www.bjesf.org.
“Fancy Matches.” Featuring Jewish artists. Through Jan.11. At the Thoreau Center for Sustainability in the Presidio, S.F. estherfishman.googlepages.com/fancymatches
“Midrash: Stories Reclaimed.” Paintings by Carol Buchman. Through March 3. At the Elizabeth S. & Alvin I. Fine Museum, Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. www.emanuelsf.org.
“Mizrach: Illuminated Blessings & Poems.” By Marcia Falk. Through Jan. 30. At Osher Marin JCC. 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. Opening reception at 6:30 p.m. www.marinjcc.org.
New paintings by Jewish artist Toby Tover-Krein. Through Feb. 21. At California Modern Art Gallery, 1035 Market St., S.F. (415) 716-8661.
“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.
“The Jewish Writer.” Photos by Jill Krementz. Through Jan. 31. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. www.jccsf.com.
“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.
“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.
music & dance
friday | 14
Meshugga Beach Party presents “Jewish Surf Music: Where Surf Meets Shmaltz.” At Mill Valley Masonic Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 8 p.m. $12-$20. www.murphyproductions.com.
saturday | 15
Haim Moshe and his band in concert. At College of San Mateo Theatre, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. 9 p.m. $45-$75. (408) 530-8243.
Israeli dancing. At B’nai Israel Jewish Center, 740 Western Ave., Petaluma. 7 p.m. $7. (707) 762-0340.
theater
ongoing
“It Could Have Been A Wonderful Life.” At S.F. Playhouse Studio Theatre, 533 Sutter St., S.F. $25. www.brownpapertickets.com.
friday | 1 4
Comedian Robert Klein. At Cobb’s Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Ave.,
S.F. $22.50-$23.50. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Second show on Saturday, Dec. 15. www.cobbscomedy.com.
sunday | 16
Holiday Shorts IV. Featuring “Chanukah Is Not the Jewish Christmas.” In the Ballroom of the Claremont Resort and Spa, 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley. 1:45 p.m. $65-$75. (510) 549-8512.
“Rabbi Sam” starring Charlie Varon. A Traveling Jewish Theatre special. At Albert L. Schultz JCC, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 8 p.m. $12-$15. (650) 522-0786.
saturday | 22
Kung Pao Kosher Comedy. New Asia Restaurant, 772 Pacific Ave., S.F. Various times through Dec. 25. $40-$60. www.koshercomedy.com.
monday | 24
Chopshticks. Comedy and Chinese food. At Ming’s Restaurant, 1700 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. Also 6 p.m. Dec. 25. $70. www.paloaltojcc.org.
film & video
wednesday | 19
“Tibet: A Light in the Darkness.” Travel Adventure Cinema. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $8. www.jccsf.com.
tv & radio
sunday | 16
“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.
sunday | 23
“Kitka and Davka in Concert: Old and New World Jewish Music.” On KQED-TV. 12:30 p.m.
“In God’s Name.” Television special featuring Yona Metzger, Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel. On CBS. 9 p.m.
lectures& workshops
friday | 14
“Kabbalah and Madonna: It’s Nothing New.” Shabbat lunch program. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 12:40 p.m. $8-$10. www.marinjcc.org.
sunday | 16
“The Jewish Roots of Community Organizing.” With Judy Donovan. At Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 9:30 a.m. (415) 479-3441.
JCCSF Cooking Club: Israeli Appetizers. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 5 p.m. $50-$55. (415) 292-1278.
monday | 17
AIPAC Annual Membership Luncheon. Featuring Daniel Gordis and AIPAC Executive Director Howard Kohr. 11:30 a.m. $60-$70. www.aipac.org.
spiritual & holiday
friday | 21
Winter Shabbaton with Rabbi David Fohrman. Through Dec. 23. At the Bitmore Hotel, 2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara. $35 per child and $325 per couple. (650) 961-4576.
benefits & social events
thursday | 20
Simply Manischewitz Regional Cook-off. At the Hilton, 750 Kearny St., S.F. 11 a.m. www.manischewitz.com.
friday | 21
“Words & Music: Mickey & Judy.” Shabbat lunch with musical theater historian Bonnie Weiss. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 12 p.m. (415) 444-8000.
sunday | 23
Bagel Brunch: “Hip Hop” with Ariel Bluer. At the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. 10 a.m. $5. (510) 428-1492.
monday | 24
“With Jews You Get Egg Rolls: A Celebration of Cabaret, Comedy and Chinese Cuisine.” At B’nai Israel Jewish Center, 740 Western Ave., Petaluma. 7:30 p.m. Up to $25. (707) 364-2885.
singles
saturday | 15
Point Reyes-Bear Valley-Arch Rock Hike. In Marin. Bay Area Jewish Hiking Singles. 10 a.m. (707) 865-0228.
sunday | 16
Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail Hike. In the East Bay. Bay Area Jewish Hiking Singles. $3. 10:30 a.m. (925) 228-4213.
Breakfast and Banter. Mensch Link. At Shoreline Restaurant, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 11:30 a.m. joelmasser@hotmail.com.
friday | 21
Christmas in Calistoga for Jewish Singles 40+. Through Dec. 25. $265. (510) 655-2952.
sunday | 23
Redwood Regional and Joaquin Miller Parks Nine-Mile Hike. In the East Bay. Bay Area Jewish Hiking Singles. 10 a.m. (510) 451-5252.
Breakfast and Banter. Mensch Link. At Shoreline Restaurant, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 11:30 a.m. joelmasser@hotmail.com.
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