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“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. Closes Oct. 4. Prices vary. www.goldenthread.org
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Addison-Penzak JCC
14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos
“Related Paintings: An Exhibition by Scott Switzer.” Expressionist paintings focusing on iconic biblical imagery. Closes Oct. 7. www.apjcc.org
Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission St., S.F.
“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. “Hidden in Plain Sight! T-Shirts and the Curation of Identity.” Interactive exhibition exploring Jewish identity through ironic or humorous T-shirts. Through Nov. 1. www.thecjm.org
Jewish Community Library
1835 Ellis St., S.F.
“Speak Memory Project.” Exhibit by photographers Marina Eybelman and Yuliya Levit to preserve the images and stories of their grandparents’ generation. Through Dec. 13. www.SpeakMemoryProject.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
Meyerovich Gallery
251 Post St., Suite 400, S.F.
“Grisha Bruskin: Paintings and Sculpture.” Gallery opening of contemporary Russian artist’s work inspired by Bible mythology and Kabbalah. Through Dec. 31. www.meyerovich.com
Museum of Craft and Design
2569 Third St., S.F.
“Without Camouflage.” Sculptural art exhibition by Israeli artist Dafna Kaffeman and Italian artist Silvia Levenson, examining the impact of domestic violence and trauma on children. Sponsored by Consulate General of Israel. At Museum of Craft and Design. Through March 27. $6-$8. www.sfmcd.org