art
ongoing
“Baruch Spinoza: A Philosopher’s Life.” Prints by Isaac Lichtenstein. “1948-2008: Israel at 60.” Gerta Mathan photographs and Israeli artifacts. Through Sept. 20. At the Jewish Heritage Museum at Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. (925) 964-2094.
“From the New Yorker to Shrek: The Art of William Steig.” Through Sept. 7. “In the Beginning: Artists Respond to Genesis.” Through Jan. 4, 2009. At the Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. www.thecjm.org.
“Illumination: Creative Art from the Jewish Home.” Through Nov. 16. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. www.emanuelsf.org.
music & dance
monday | 25
The Jazztronauts. 18-year-old Jewish musicians. At Yoshi’s Jazz Club, 1330 Fillmore St., S.F. 8 p.m. $5. www.thejazztronauts.com.
saturday | 30
“The Brew” with the Nice Guys Trio and Ramon and Jessica. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $10-$15. (510) 848-0237.
film & video
friday | 22
“Love Comes Lately.” 2008 San Francisco Jewish Film Festival centerpiece film. At Opera Plaza Cinema, 601 Van Ness Ave., S.F. (415) 267-4893.
tv & radio
sunday | 24
“Synagogue of the Air.” Also Aug. 31. On KUSF 90.3 FM. 9 a.m.
tuesday | 26
“Jewish Music Alternative.” With Raya Zion. On KZSU 90.1 FM. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
sunday | 31
“Mosaic.” On KPIX Channel 5. 5 a.m.
lectures & workshops
sunday | 24
“Israel’s Technology Leadership.” With California Israel Chamber of Commerce board member Gil Livnah. Leo Gabow Lecture Series. At Cubberly Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 3 p.m. www.paloaltojcc.org.
“Underground America.” With author Peter Orner. Summer literature and conversation series. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. Free. (510) 848-0237.
sunday | 31
“Study Tanach with Rabbi Leibovitz.” Through Sept. 1. Sponsored by Yad Yaakov Fund for Jewish Education. At 1155 Woodside Road, Berkeley. 10:30 a.m. $50-$90. (510) 848-5910. loismarcus@comcast.net.
benefits & social events
friday | 22
“Prayer Home Companion.” Service, potluck dinner and storytelling. At Congregation Ner Tamid, 1250 Quintara St., San Francisco. 6 p.m.
“The 4th and a Half Annual Café con Comedy.” With 18-year-old Jewish Palo Alto comic Nathan Habib. Presented by Kung Pao Kosher Comedy. At Dolores Park Café, 501 Dolores St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. $7-$15. www.doloresparkcafe.com.
sunday | 24
Congregation Beth David Open House. Information on current programs for youth, adults and seniors. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (408) 257-3333.
Jewish Food Festival and Craft Faire. At Congregation Beth Israel, 5716 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. www.carmelbethisrael.org.
Silicon Valley Young Adults Division Campaign Kickoff Casino Night. At Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 6:30 p.m. $36. www.jvalley.org.
monday | 25
Jewish Heritage Night: Giants vs. Rockies. Free tailgate party with the Rally Rabbi, honoring Frank Winston, in parking lot D from 4:30-6:30 p.m. At AT&T Park, S.F. 7:15 p.m. $20. (415) 972-2239. www.chabadsf.org.
wednesday | 27
“Open Mic for Jewish Writers (or Jews Who Write).” At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. (510) 528-6725.
thursday | 28
Keshet LGBT Weekend. Through Aug. 31. At Camp Tawonga. $305. (415) 369-2863. www.keshet.org.
singles
saturday | 23
China Camp State Park. In Marin. Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. 10:30 a.m. Free. (510) 451-5252.
sunday | 24
Breakfast and Banter. Mensch Link, Jewish Singles 40-59. At Neto’s, 135 Castro St., Mountain View. 11:30 a.m. $5-$10. (650) 386-6626.
saturday | 30
Angel Island hike. In Marin. Bay Area Jewish Singles Hiking Club. Meet at Tiburon Ferry Terminal. 11:45 a.m. $13.50 for ferry. zchok@aol.com.