sunday/19

Meditation retreat in preparation for High Holy Days. At Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince St., Berkeley. 10:30 a.m. $50-$72. www.chochmat.org.

“Makom Shalom: A Peaceful Place.” Service focused on quiet reflection and healing in preparation for Days of Awe. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Rd., Los Altos Hills. 7:15 p.m. www.betham.org.

friday/24

“HUBad SoMa Shul.” Chabad of S.F. happy hour followed by Shabbat services and dinner. 5 p.m. Happy hour and services free, dinner $20. Also Aug. 25. Morning services followed by lunch. 9:45 p.m. Lunch $20 suggested. At S.F. School of Digital Filmmaking, 925 Mission St., Suite 108, S.F. www.chabadsf.org.

Potluck Shabbat. Young adults’ group Jews’ Next Dor hosts monthly potluck at a home in San Jose. RSVP for address to [email protected]. 7 p.m. Free. www.cbdyag.wordpress.com

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