sunday/14
High Holy Days intensive. Jewish meditation center Makor Or’s daylong retreat with silent sitting, walking meditation and Jewish prayer. With Norman Fischer and Rabbi Dorothy Richman. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $60. www.jccsf.org/meditation.
“Cultivating the Wise Heart.” Singing, personal reflection and silent meditation in preparation for High Holy Days led by Sylvia Boorstein, a founding teacher at the Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Vegetarian lunch included. At Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince St., Berkeley. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $65-$80. www.chochmat.org.
Rosh Hashanah craft session. Ages 5-13. Decorate plates for apples and honey, plus lessons about Jewish New Year. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews. At Aran’s Art Studio, 3313 Village Drive, Castro Valley. 10 a.m. $15 per plate. Reservations requested. www.trivalleyculturaljews.wordpress.com.
saturday/20
Havdallah bonfire and dance party. Service followed by a party with popcorn, drinks, a dessert potluck and dancing. Wear warm clothes and bring a dessert to share. At Urban Adamah, 1050 Parker St., Berkeley. 7 to 10 p.m. $5 to $8, free for children under 13. www.urbanadamah.org.
sunday/21
Rosh Hashanah road trip. To a ranch in Petaluma for apple-picking and Heidrun Meadery in Point Reyes Station for honey wine tasting. Co-sponsored by YAD and JCC Urban Gardeners. Meet at the JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 10 a.m. $65-$75. www.jccsf.org.
“Rosh Hashanah Birthday Party for the World.” Grand opening of Open Tent Shul of the Arts. With shofar-blowing, live music, dancing and birthday cake. At Indian Rock Park, 950 Indian Rock Ave., Berkeley. 2 to 3:30 p.m. $10. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/852105
monday/22
“High Holidays Pop-Up in the Lobby.” Two-day event with organic honey for purchase, Marcia Falk speaking about her book “The Days Between” and the “Ask A Rabbi” booth. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. Pedro Road, San Rafael. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also Sept. 23. Free. www.marinjcc.org.
wednesday/24
“Pre-Jew Year’s Party.” Chabad of San Francisco kicks off Rosh Hashanah with a bash. Happy hour, snacks by Epic Bites and live music by Joel Nelson Productions precedes services. Followed by Rosh Hashanah banquet. At Concordia-Argonaut Club, 1142 Van Ness Ave., S.F. 5 p.m., services at 7 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. $36-$54. www.chabadsf.org.