saturday   |   22

“Clearing the Ashes: From Tisha B’Av to Rosh Hashanah.” At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 1 p.m. Free. www.emanuelsf.org/register.

sunday   |   23

“Living Green: Communities That Sustain.” Books and Bagels. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. www.jcceastbay.org.

“New Moon Illuminations Reading Series.” At Afikomen Judaica, 3042 Claremont Ave., Berkeley. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. www.afikomen.com.

“Like To Cook?” Cooking class on kosher, vegetarian dishes. At Congregation Beth Israel, 1630 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. 4-7 p.m. $25. RSVP to (510) 847-0050.

“Chodesh Celebration for Women.” Scrapbooking the year 5769, with help from a crafts pro. At Richmond Torah Center Chabad, 423 10th Ave., S.F. 7:15 p.m. www.rtchabad.org.

tuesday   |   25

“Why Return to God.” At Richmond Torah Center, 423 10th Ave., S.F. 7:15 p.m. www.rtchabad.org.

sunday   |   30

“The Jews of Oakland and Berkeley.” Fred Isaac’s book launch. At Afikomen Judaica, 3042 Claremont Ave., Berkeley. 3 p.m. www.afikomen.com.