friday | 9
“Back to Shul” open house. Wine and nosh preceding service, Shabbat dinner following service. At Congregation Sinai, 1532 Willowbrae Ave., San Jose. 5:30 p.m. $20-$24, $5-$10 for children, free for children under 5. RSVP to (408) 264-8542.
sunday | 11
E-recycling event. Donate unusable or outdated electrical items, small appliances, computers and computer accessories. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 9 a.m. Free. [email protected].
Jewish Culture School opening. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews celebrates school’s opening with children’s activities and brunch. At Bothwell Center, 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Free. RSVP to (925) 485-1049.
monday | 12
“Louis Chevlen Memorial Blood Drive.” At Congregation Beth David,19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 3 p.m. Free. [email protected].
tuesday | 13
“Mommy and Me.” PJ Library’s Rosh Hashanah food–themed event, with apples and honey. At Park Valencia, 3055 Olin Ave., San Jose. 10 a.m. Free. [email protected].
“Milk and Honey: A Celebration of Jewish Lesbian Poetry.” Book launch attended by contributors Joan Annsfire, Ellen Bass and Elana Dykewomon. At San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.sfpl.org.
Challah baking. Knead and braid with Esther of Esther’s German Bakery. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $18-$25. (650) 223-8618.
wednesday | 14
“Meet and Greet.” Jews’ Next Dor hosts a meet-and-greet without the meat. At Merit Vegetarian Restaurant, 548 Lawrence Expressway, Sunnyvale. 7 p.m. $12-$20. RSVP to [email protected].
thursday | 15
Holiday gift bag decorating and assembling. Jewish Family and Children’s Services sponsors event to bring holiday cheer to seniors. At JFCS, 600 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 4 p.m. Free. (415) 419-3661.
Social justice happy hour. Hear from Jewish activists while mingling over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. At Tied House, 954 Villa St., Mountain View. 7 p.m. $12-$15. [email protected].
friday | 16
“Young Adult Shabbaton.” Jewish Study Network hosts an event to celebrate and explore the day of rest. At Jewish Study Network, 3626 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $36-$54. [email protected].
sunday | 18
High Holy Days cleanup. Family-friendly creek cleanup. Gloves, bags and holiday snacks provided. At Vasona County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. 9 a.m. Free. RSVP to [email protected].
Rosh Hashanah gift bag decorating. Jewish Family and Children’s Services presents Family Volunteer Projects. Art supplies and snacks provided. At JFCS, 1360 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa. 10 a.m. Free. RSVP to (707) 303-1510.
New-building dedication. Includes a High Holy Days preparation course with Rabbi Stuart Kelman and a barbecue. At Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. 10 a.m. Free. (650) 366-8481.
Open house to welcome Rabbi Joel Rembaum. Klezmer music, noshes and children’s activities. At Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. 10 a.m. Free. (707) 360-3000.
Dedication of new Chabad house. Includes live music, refreshments and crafts. At 2730 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. 1 p.m. Free. (510) 540-5824.
Hazon Ride launch/work party. Urban Adamah fellows will serve farm-fresh pizza, followed by video footage from last year’s Hazon Ride and details about the upcoming 2012 California Ride. At Urban Adamah, 1437 Oxford St., Berkeley. 2 p.m. Free. RSVP to [email protected].
“Federation’s Local Mini-Mission.” Take a road trip through the Jewish community, deliver a holiday gift to the local Chai house and visit synagogues and Hillel. At Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 2:30 p.m. $10. [email protected].