on stage
“ReOrient 2015.” Festival of short independent plays exploring the Middle East, including three that deal with Israel: “The House,” “Ceasefire” and “Bitterenders.” At Z Below, 470 Florida St., S.F. Through Oct. 4. Prices vary. www.goldenthread.org (See story, 45)
art
Addison-Penzak JCC
14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos
“Related Paintings: An Exhibition by Scott Switzer.” Expressionist paintings focusing on iconic biblical imagery. Through Oct. 7. www.apjcc.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.” Featuring photographs and possessions of the late Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter. Through Nov. 1. “In That Case: Havruta in Contemporary Art.” Fourth installation of the collaborating-artist project with Bay Area artist David Wilson and Magnes Collection curator Francesco Spagnolo. Through Jan. 3. www.thecjm.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. “Larger Than Life: Jonah and the Fish: Maftir Yonah.” Exhibition centering on an illuminated Book of Jonah by Mordechai Beck and David Moss. Through Dec. 18. “Living by the Book: The Jewish Bible and the Everyday Power of Text.” Through June 24, 2016. www.magnes.org
Oshman Family JCC
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
“Shakuf.” Exhibit of glass art by Israeli artist Sarit Khen. Through Nov. 30. “Rough Around the Edges.” Paper art exhibit by Ronni Jolles, featuring work inspired by her Jewish upbringing and trips to Israel. Through Dec. 7. www.ofjcc.org
Osher Marin JCC
200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael.
“Jews of Color: A Renaissance.” Paintings by Oakland artist Sam Renaissance featuring distinctive Jewish communities worldwide. Through Dec. 13. www.marinjcc.org/jewsofcolor
jewish calendar
Sept. 11, 2015 / Elul 27, 5775
Light candles at 7:06 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 8:02 p.m.
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Sept. 13, 2015 / Elul 29, 5775
Light candles at 7:03 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah
Sept. 14, 2015 / Tishrei 1, 5776
Light candles after 7:58 p.m.
Sept. 15, 2015/ Tishrei 2, 5776
Holiday ends at 7:57 p.m.
Sept. 18, 2015 / Tishrei 5, 5776
Light candles at 6:55 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 7:50 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur
Sept. 22, 2015 / Tishrei 9, 5776
Light candles at 6:49 p.m.
Yom Kippur
Sept. 23, 2015 / Tishrei 10, 5776
Holiday ends at 7:44 p.m.