friday/16

Interfaith Shabbat. Rabbi Katie Mizrahi and Imam Ali Siddiqui discuss fasting and its place in Judaism and Islam. At Or Shalom Jewish Community, 1250 Quintara St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.orshalom.org.

Outdoor Sanctuary. Bring blanket or lawn chairs, picnic dinner and dessert to share for a nature Shabbat service at China Camp State Park, San Rafael (at the village). Led by Congregation Rodef Sholom and co-sponsored by PJ Library. 6 p.m. Free. www.rodefsholom.org.

friday/23

“Contemplative Kabbalat Shabbat and Preparing Our Hearts for the New Year.” Estelle Frankel, author of “Sacred Therapy,” speaks during Shabbat services. At Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.chochmat.org.

“HUBad SoMa Shul.” Chabad of S.F. happy hour followed by Shabbat services and dinner. 5 p.m. Free, dinner $20. Also Aug. 24 morning services followed by lunch. 9:45 a.m. Lunch $20 suggested. At S.F. School of Digital Filmmaking, 925 Mission St., Suite 108, S.F. www.chabadsf.org.

“Rockin’ Shabbat.” Jewish blues musician Saul Kaye plays during Shabbat services. At Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. 4:30 p.m. Free. www.bethamisr.org.

“Secular Humanistic Jewish Movement.” Former president of the organization Bert Steinberg talks about the movement during Shabbat services. At Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.kolhadash.org.

saturday/24

“The Role of Jews as Global Citizens.” Ruth W. Messinger, president of American Jewish World Service, speaks during Shabbat services and leads Q&A. Followed by Kiddush luncheon. At Congregation B’nai Shalom, Walnut Creek. 9:30 a.m. Free. www.bshalom.org.

Yeashore Community bonfire. Havdallah celebration at new Berkeley location. RSVP for location. 7 p.m. Free. [email protected]

thursday/29

“Ask a Rabbi.” Have your questions about Judaism answered one-on-one by local rabbis before the High Holy Days. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 10:30 a.m. Free. www.marinjcc.org.