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
Congregation Emanu-El
2 Lake St., S.F.
“Jews and Cartooning.” Exhibit of 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.” 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
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. Closes 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
Oshman Family JCC
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
“Shakuf.” Exhibit of glass art by Israeli artist Sarit Khen. Through Nov. 30. www.ofjcc.org
jewish calendar
Aug. 21 / Elul 6, 5775
Light candles at 7:37 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 8:34 p.m.
Aug. 28 / Elul 13, 5775
Light candles at 7:27 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 8:24 p.m.