sunday/2
Secular Humanistic Rosh Hashanah. One-hour program of holiday readings, music, more, 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
monday/3
Rosh Hashanah party and tashlich. 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
Reflections at the beach: Cast away your sins at “Ctrl + Alt + Del: Tashlique at Ocean Beach.” At Reboot’s annual oceanside event, the Rosh Hashanah tashlich ritual will be accompanied by shofars, bag pipes and music by the Jazz Mafia and the Ministers of Sound. A Yeashore Community service and bonfire will follow, with singing, shmoozing and s’mores.
5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3 at Ocean Beach near Fulton, across from Beach Chalet, S.F. Free. tinyurl.com/rebooters-tashlique-2016
tuesday/4
Tennessee Valley tashlich hike. On the second day of Rosh Hashanah. Organized by Congregation Rodef Sholom of San Rafael, open to the public. Meet at Tennessee Valley parking lot, 591 Tennessee Valley Road, Mill Valley. 3:30 p.m. Free. www.rodefsholom.org
friday/7
“Bringing in the Jewish New Year as an Interfaith Couple.” Shabbat dinner and discussion with Rabbi Mychal Copeland of InterfaithFamily Bay Area. Child care provided. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 6 p.m. $8. www.jcceastbay.org/days-of-awe
monday/10
“Dare to Prepare: Journey Through Awe.” Jewish Studio Project’s creative workshop combines text, music and mixed-media art tools to help observe holy days. No experience necessary. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $8. www.jcceastbay.org/days-of-awe