For information on High Holy Days services, visit www.bayjews.org/highholidays
tuesday | 13
“Luminous Images: Artists’ Reception and Rosh Hashanah Celebration.” Reception for paintings by Elinor Berke. At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 5:30 p.m. $7-$13 for dinner. (925) 938-7800 ext. 240.
friday | 16
Apple and honey tasting. Tasting with local farmers followed by vegetarian Shabbat community dinner. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 5:30 p.m. $7-$13 for dinner. (510) 848-0237.
Preparing for the High Holy Days with Rabbi Adam Rosenwasser. Part of the Best of the Rabbis series. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 12 p.m. Free. (650) 223-8602.
saturday | 17
Havdallah bonfire and dance party. Urban Adamah will host event with home-brewed beer, local apple cider and campfire singing. Bring a kosher dessert to share. At 1050 Parker St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. $10. Free for children under 13. RSVP to [email protected].
Lev Eisha women’s service. Led by Rabbi Toba August and cantorial soloist Cindy Paley. Open to the community. At Congregation B’nai Shalom, 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. 9:30 a.m. Free. (925) 735-1061.
9/11 commemorations
sunday | 11
Interfaith memorial. Temple Isaiah will host a service in memory of those lost on 9/11. At Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 9 a.m. Free. [email protected].
Interfaith service. Kehilla Community Synagogue will be among those sponsoring a joint service on the 9/11 anniversary to promote peace and intercommunal solidarity. At Montclair Presbyterian Church, 5701 Thornhill Drive, Oakland. 10 a.m. Free. (510) 547-2424.
“9/11 Commemoration.” Interfaith service with Rabbi Allen Bennett of Temple Israel in Alameda, Sister Bhawana Kamil of the Muslim American Society and Father John A. Coleman of St. Ignatius Church. Also video commemorating the lives lost. At St. Ignatius Church, 650 Parker Ave., S.F. 8 p.m. Free. (415) 846-1402.
“United 93” screening. Jews’ Next Dor. At a private residence in Sunnyvale. 7 p.m. Free. RSVP to [email protected].
wednesday | 14
“Targeting Terrorists.” Featuring counter-terrorism expert Professor Amos Guiora discussing the global war on terror. At Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. 7:30 p.m. $12 in advance, $18 at the door. (510) 318-6453.