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on stage
Julia Morgan Theater
2640 College Ave., Berkeley
“Fiddler on the Roof.” Performed by Berkeley Playhouse. Through Aug. 2. www.berkeleyplayhouse.org
Lucie Stern Theatre
1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
“Triangle.” Musical about a scientist who unearths a mysterious connection to multiple Jewish casualties in the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Performed by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Through Aug. 2. www.theatreworks.org
art
Addison-Penzak JCC
14855 Oka Road
“Related Paintings: An Exhibition by Scott Switzer.” Expressionist paintings focusing on iconic biblical imagery. Through Oct. 7. www.apjcc.org
Congregation Emanu-El
2 Lake St., S.F.
“Jews and Cartooning.” Exhibit of art by classic Jewish cartoonists, including Bob Singer of Hanna-Barbera, R. Crumb, Yaakov Kirschen and others. Through Sept. 1. www.emanuelsf.org
Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission St., S.F.
“Night Begins the Day: Rethinking Space, Time and Beauty.” Group exhibition examining technological innovation, the concept of time, and expressions of awe and fear. Through Sept. 20. “Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait.” Exhibit featuring photographs and possessions of the late Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter. Through Nov. 1. www.thecjm.org
Jewish Community Library
1835 Ellis St., S.F.
“Up/Down.” Art exhibition exploring the image of Jacob’s ladder and the significance of ladders in Jewish spirituality. Featuring works by painter/photographer Andréa D. Guerra and artist-spiritual director Elyssa Wortzman. Through Aug. 26. www.jewishcommunitylibrary.org
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life
2121 Allston Way, Berkeley
“The Future of Memory: Jewish Culture in the Digital Age.” Interactive installation featuring objects, images, film reels and oral histories from the archives. Through Dec. 18. www.magnes.org
save the date
American Friends of Magen David Adom
Red Star Gala
Aug. 30
Wilderness Torah
Sukkot on the Farm
Oct. 1
jewish calendar
July 24, 2015 / Av 8, 5775
Light candles at 8:07 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 9:09 p.m.
Tisha B’Av observance
follows end of Shabbat
July 25, 2015 / Av 9, 5775
July 31, 2015 / Av 15, 5775
Light candles at 8:01 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 9:02 p.m.