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on stage
“The Diary of Anne Frank.” Adaptation of the stage play based on the book, performed by the Ross Valley Players. At the Barn Theater, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. Closes Feb. 7. $14- $29. www.rossvalleyplayers.com
“Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin.” Musical play featuring pianist Felder telling the story of “America’s composer.” At the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. Closes Feb. 14. $25-$54. www.theatreworks.org
“Secrets Behind Closed Doors.” Three one-act plays depict three stories taking place in the same Tel Aviv apartment. Performed by Ensemble Bama Ivrit in Hebrew, with English supertitles. At Starbright Theatre, 1770 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell. Closes Feb. 7. $30-$54. www.jewishcircletheatre.org
art
California Historical Society
678 Mission St., S.F.
“Experiments in Environment: The Halprin Workshops 1966-1971.” Exhibition of photographs, drawings, films and archival documentation of the workshops staged by Lawrence and Anna Halprin throughout the Bay Area. Through May 1. Free. http://experiments.californiahistoricalsociety.org
Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission St., S.F.
“Chasing Justice.” Three artists explore the mandate in Deuteronomy to pursue justice. Through Feb. 21. “In That Case: Havruta in Contemporary Art.” Collaborating-artists series features artist Jenny Odell and stylist and window designer Philip Buscemi. Through June 26. www.thecjm.org
Jewish Community Library
1836 Ellis St., S.F.
“Book/Marks: What We Leave Behind.” Artist Mark Faigenbaum’s mixed-media collage installation inspired by photos, doodles, phone numbers and notes found in books returned or donated to the library. Through March 13. www.jewishcommunitylibrary.org
Kehilla Community Synagogue
1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont
“Art and Poetry for Peace.” Exhibition of art created by San Quentin inmates for “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. “Mendelssohn to Mendelssohn.” Exhibition about the illustrious German Jewish musical family. 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
Osher Marin JCC
200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael
“Birds of Longing: Exile and Memory.” Fiber artist Laurie Wohl’s exhibition that interweaves poetry and spiritual texts. Through Feb. 25.
www.marinjcc.org/birdsoflonging
save the date
Feast of Jewish Learning
Feb. 20 in Los Altos Hills
The Maccabeats
March 21 in Palo Alto
jewish calendar
Feb. 5, 2016 / Shevat 26, 5776
Light candles at 5:19 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 6:19 p.m.
Feb. 12, 2016 / Adar (I) 3, 5776
Light candles at 5:27 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 6:26 p.m.