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art

Contemporary Jewish Museum

736 Mission St., S.F.

“NEAT: New Experiments in Art and Technology.” Nine Bay Area artists examine the growing relationship between art and technology. Closes Jan. 17. “Chasing Justice.” Three artists explore different interpretations of the mandate in Deuteronomy to pursue justice. Through Feb. 21. www.thecjm.org

Kehilla Community Synagogue

1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont

“Art and Poetry for Peace.” Exhibition of art created by San Quentin inmates for the prison’s annual “Day of Peace.” Through March 4. www.kehillasynagogue.org

Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life

2121 Allston Way, Berkeley

“Living by the Book: The Jewish Bible and the Everyday Power of Text.” Through June 24. www.magnes.org

Museum of Craft and Design

2569 Third St., S.F.

“Without Camouflage.” Sculptural 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. Through March 27. www.sfmcd.org

 

save the date

Jewish Film Institute Winterfest

Feb. 27 in San Francisco

AJWS Gala

March 15 in San Francisco

 

jewish calendar

Jan. 15, 2016 / Shevat 5, 5776

Light candles at 4:56 p.m.

Shabbat ends at 5:57 p.m.

Jan. 22, 2016 / Shevat 12, 5776

Light candles at 5:04 p.m.

Shabbat ends at 6:04 p.m.

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