friday/23
“A Spoonful of Honey.” Gourmet honey-tasting event includes explanations of Jewish New Year traditions and a raffle. Sponsored by Big Tent Judaism. At Oliver’s Market, 9230 Old Redwood Hwy., Windsor. 3 p.m. Also Sept. 25 at Sonoma Market, 500 E. Napa St., Sonoma. 12 p.m. Also Sept. 28 at Oliver’s Market, 560 Montecito Center, Santa Rosa. 3 p.m. Free. www.bigtentjudaism.org
saturday/24
“Hardly Strictly Selichot Unplugged.” Communal Selichot event with a screening and discussion of Rabbi Aubrey Glazer’s short film “Fire on the Water,” a musical Havdalah with Yehuda Solomon and Duvid Swirsky of the Israeli-American folk rock band Moshav, plus coffee and dessert. At Congregation Beth Sholom, 301-14th Ave., S.F. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free, but pre-registration required. www.bethsholomsf.org
sunday/25
OFJCC pre-holiday bazaar and festival. Organic apples, local honey and a variety of gifts from local vendors and artisans. Also children’s activities, a petting zoo, Israeli folk music and more. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 11 a.m. Free. www.paloaltojcc.org/holidaybazaar
“Writing Our Book of Life.” First of three writing workshops to help prepare for the High Holy Days, led by Rabbi Dorothy Richman. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. Also Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. $8; $20 for all three sessions. www.jcceastbay.org
tuesday/27
Rosh Hashanah lunch. Community meal with traditional holiday foods and musical accompaniment by Veretski Pass. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 11:30 a.m. $20. RSVP requested. www.paloaltojcc.org
wednesday/28
“A Taste of Kevah: High Holy Days Edition.” Group spiritual preparation for the High Holy Days with Rabbi David Kasher. At Kevah, 2095 Rose St., No. 202, Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free, but RSVP requested. www.kevah.org/a-taste-of-kevah
“Dare to Prepare: The New Year Is ‘Hear.’ ” Creative workshop combines text, music and mixed-media art to prepare for Rosh Hashanah. At Guava, 4210 Holden Ave., Emeryville. 7 p.m. $10; advance tickets recommended. www.jewishstudioproject.org
thursday/29
“Piyut for the Days of Awe.” Charming Hostess bandleader Jewlia Eisenberg leads a discussion and group sing of High Holy Day piyyutim based on medieval Spanish poetry. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St, Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $8. www.jcceastbay.org
sunday/2
Secular Humanistic Rosh Hashanah. One-hour program of holiday readings, music and reception, sponsored by Tri-Valley Cultural Jews. At Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. 5:30 p.m. Suggested donation $20. Canned food drive. www.trivalleyculturaljews.wordpress.com
Community Rosh Hashanah dinner. Four-course holiday meal. At Chabad Jewish Center of Oakland, 3008 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. $15-$25. RSVP by Sept. 28. www.jewishoakland.org
monday/3
Rosh Hashanah party and tashlich service. Family-friendly outdoor event with apples and honey, a shofar display and educational children’s program. At Japanese Garden, Central Park, San Mateo. 3:30 p.m. Free. www.chabadnp.com
“Ctrl + Alt + Del: Tashlique at Ocean Beach.” Reboot’s annual seaside tashlich ritual, accompanied by shofars, bag pipes and music by the Jazz Mafia and the Ministers of Sound, followed by a bonfire and s’mores. At Ocean Beach across from Beach Chalet, S.F. 5 p.m. Free. www.rebooters.net
jewish calendar
Sept. 23, 2016 / Elul 20, 5776
Light candles at 6:46 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 7:41 p.m.
Sept. 30, 2016 / Elul 27, 5776
Light candles at 6:35 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 7:31 p.m.
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Oct. 2, 2016 / Elul 29, 5776
Light candles at 6:32 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah
Oct. 3, 2016 / Tishrei 1, 5777
Light candles at 7:28 p.m.