Let it go
The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a time for introspection and humility — and letting go. Every year, the Yeashore community, a group that organizes seasonal bonfires, hosts its annual “Bonfire of Reflection” to honor the Jewish and Celtic new year holidays. This year’s event will include a Havdallah ceremony, singing, storytelling and meditation. Participants are encouraged to bring items they would like to burn symbolically in a letting go ceremony. In the past people have contributed old love letters, business papers and even tax returns.
7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Ocean Beach, across from the Beach Chalet, S.F. Free. www.yeashore.org
sunday/23
Tashlich service and picnic. With Kol Hadash community for Humanistic Judaism. At Willows picnic site, Tilden Park, Berkeley. 11:30 a.m. Free, please bring picnic food to share. www.kolhadash.org .
thursday/27
Sukkah decorating. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 3 p.m. Free. www.siliconvalleyjcc.org.
friday/28
Israeli-style Kabbalat Shabbat and Sukkot celebration. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 4 p.m. Free. www.paloaltojcc.org.
“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 Sept. 29. 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.
Young adults potluck Shabbat. With organization Jews Next Dor. At a private residence in Daly City, RSVP for location. 7 p.m. Bring a dish. RSVP to [email protected]. www.cbdyag.wordpress.com.
saturday/29
Havdallah bonfire and ’80s dance party. Hosted by Urban Adamah and Wilderness Torah with DJ Adam Berman. At Urban Adamah, 1050 Parker St., Berkeley. 7 p.m. $5-$10. www.urbanadamah.org.
sunday/30
Sukkot harvest festival. Magician, jumpy house, face painting, games. At Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa. 10:30 a.m. $7 per family. www.bethamisr.org.
“Sukkot: Outside In.” Three-story sukkah with multimedia exhibits and activities daily. Party on Oct. 3. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. Through Oct. 7. Free. www.jccsf.org. (See story, 23)
wednesday/3
Sukkot celebration. Jewish blues music with Saul Kaye, adult refreshments and children’s art projects. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 4 p.m. Free. www.pjcc.org.
thursday/4
Sukkot community celebration. Bend the Arc celebration and get-out-the-vote kickoff. 6:30 p.m. Free. RSVP for East Bay location to [email protected]. www. bendthearc.us.
“Sukkot on the Farm.” Wilderness Torah organizes a multigenerational four-night campout, with a three-night option. At Green Oaks Creek Farm, 2060 Highway 1, Pescadero. Through Oct. 8. $160-$550. www.wildernesstorah.org.