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
sunday/9
Kever Avot. Custom of visiting loved ones’ gravesites between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is observed with community service led by Rabbi Joel Landau of Congregation Adath Israel and Rabbi Batshir Torchio of JCCSF. Sponsored by Sinai Memorial Chapel. At Eternal Home Cemetery, 1051 El Camino Real, Colma. 11 a.m. Free. (415) 921-3636
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
sunday/16
Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Sukkot. Secular humanistic sukkah-raising with potluck brunch and activities for kids and adults. At Ireland House, 19663 Fremery Court, Castro Valley. 10:30 a.m. $10 nonmembers. Bring a brunch item and a sukkah decoration. www.trivalleyculturaljews.wordpress.com
thursday/20
Try the farm: Wilderness Torah is returning to Eatwell Farm in Dixon, the site of its first Sukkot on the Farm festival 10 years ago. This year’s three-night camping event will includes the creation of a multigenerational village; specialized events and/or study sessions for toddlers, kids, teens and adults; and “all-together” activities such as religious services and a dance party with the band Shamati. Oh, and there will lots of good organic kosher food, of course.
Thursday, Oct. 20 through Sunday, Oct. 23 at Eatwell Farm, Dixon. Prices vary; discounts for families, seniors, others. www.wildernesstorah.org/festivals/sukkot-on-the-farm