thursday/22
“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. Also Sept. 29. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St, Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. $8. www.jcceastbay.org
sunday/25
“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. $8, $20 for all three sessions. www.jcceastbay.org
tuesday/27
Rosh Hashanah lunch. Traditional holiday foods with accompanied by music from 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 discussion about repentance and spiritual preparation for the High Holy Days with Rabbi David Kasher. Evening includes noshes and drinks. RSVP requested. At Kevah, 2095 Rose St., No. 202, Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. www.kevah.org/a-taste-of-kevah
“Dare to Prepare: The New Year is Hear.” Creative workshop that combines text, music and mixed-media art tools to prepare for Rosh Hashanah. No experience necessary. Advance tickets recommended. At Guava, 4210 Holden Ave., Emeryville. 7 p.m. $10. www.jewishstudioproject.org