sunday | 5

“High Seas Deep Torah.” Sail on the tall ship Nehemiah. Pre-Rosh Hashanah voyage. At Marina Bay, 1900 Esplanade Dr., Richmond. 12:30-4 p.m. $30-$40. (415) 820-3200, ext. 613.

wednesday | 8

Peninsula holiday project. Sponsor: Young Adults Division and Jewish Family and Children’s Services. Assemble Rosh Hashanah bags for local seniors. Pizza. At Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 410 Sherman Ave., Palo Alto. 6-8 p.m. (415) 512-6280.

thursday | 9

“Creating Meaningful High Holy Days.” With Ellen Stromberg and Peg Krome. At bob and bob Fine Jewish Gifts, Crafts and Books, 151 Forest Ave., Palo Alto. 7 p.m. (650) 329-9050.

S.F. holiday project. Sponsor: Young Adults Division and Jewish Family and Children’s Services. Assemble Rosh Hashanah bags for seniors and new emigres. At Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 2150 Post St., S.F. 6:30-8:30 p.m. (415) 512-6280.

friday | 10

Prospective members Shabbat service. Followed by Oneg Shabbat. At Congregation Beth Israel-Judea, 625 Brotherhood Way, S.F. 6:30 p.m. (415) 586-8833, ext. 6.

saturday | 11

“The Bonfires of Reflection.” Celebration of Jewish High Holy Days and the Celtic New Year. Co-sponsored by YeaShOre Community, Bay Jews Havurah, Keneset HaLev: Community of the Heart and Jews United for Social Interaction. 7:30 p.m. Ocean Beach, across from the Beach Chalet on the Great Highway, S.F. Information: [email protected].

monday | 13

“Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur: The Art of Jewish Life.” With Amy Kassiola. At Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St. 7-9 p.m. $15-$18. (415) 292-1200.