saturday/4
“Reflect. React. Renew. 10Q.” Reboot’s Tanya Schevitz will lead a discussion based on the annual digital project that asks 10 introspective questions about the year past and the year ahead. At Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., S.F. 1:30 p.m. Free. [email protected]
sunday/5
Sukkah-building celebration. Join members of Bend the Arc in Berkeley for a “new rendition” of the annual tradition of sukkah building. Address provided with RSVP. 11 a.m. Free. [email protected]
thursday/9
Sukkot on the Farm. “Shmita: Elements in Balance” is the theme of Wilderness Torah’s three-day event featuring Shabbat and Sukkot celebrations, organic kosher food, bonfires, live music and programming for all ages. At Green Oaks Creek Farm, 2060 Hwy. 1, Pescadero. Through Sunday, Oct. 12. RSVP by Oct. 3. Prices vary. www.wildernesstorah.org
sunday/12
Sukkot festival. Celebration featuring carnival games, face-painting and classic carnival foods as well as a barbecue in the sukkah. At Chabad of Palo Alto, 3070 Louis Road, Palo Alto. 11 a.m. Suggested donation $10. www.chabadpaloalto.com
‘Eat, Pray, Lulav’
The annual Urban Adamah Sukkot Harvest Festival is back, with traditional favorites and some new surprises. Tour the farm, help harvest fall crops, and enjoy
family-friendly Sukkot activities, such as pita-making, pickling, goat-petting and tie-dying. Also featuring local organic kosher food for purchase and music by Octopretzel and the East Bay Community Music Project.
1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at Urban Adamah, 1050 Parker St., Berkeley. $8-$10. www.urbanadamah.org
Berkeley Community. Indoor-outdoor egalitarian community service, serving the East Bay since the 1970s. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. (with cello performance by Nancy Allen), Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. Free. www.highholydayservices.org
Chabad of North Peninsula. Children’s services available. At Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. Oct. 3 at 6:15 p.m., Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. Free. www.chabadnp.com
Chabad of Oakland & Piedmont. At Chabad, 3008 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland. Oct. 3 at 7 p.m., Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m. (break-the-fast buffet follows). Free, RSVP requested. www.jewishoakland.org
Chabad of S.F. At the Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St., S.F. Oct. 3 at 7 p.m., Oct. 4 at 9:30 a.m. Free, no tickets or RSVP required. www.chabadsf.org
Chabad of Solano County. Programs for children and teens. At Hampton Inn and Suites, 800 Mason St., Vacaville. Oct. 3 at 7 p.m., Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. (break-the-fast buffet follows). Free, RSVP requested. www.jewishsolano.com
Chabad of Sunnyvale. Programs for children. At Hilton Garden Inn, 840 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View. Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 4 at 9:30 a.m. Free, RSVP welcome. www.chabadsunnyvale.com
Congregation Beth David. At synagogue, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. Oct. 3 at 6 p.m., Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. Free tickets available with RSVP. www.beth-david.org
Congregation Sinai. Traditional Conservative services and children’s services. At synagogue, 1532 Willowbrae Ave., San Jose. Oct. 3 at 6 p.m., Oct. 4 at 8:30 a.m. Free tickets available for unaffiliated Bay Area residents who have not attended Sinai’s High Holy Days services before. www.sinai-sj.org
East Bay Minyan. Traditional, spirited and participatory prayer. At Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St., Berkeley. Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. Suggested donation $36. www.eastbayminyan.org
Jewish Gateways. Inclusive, independent community services held under an open canopy. Services primarily in English. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. Oct. 3 at 7 p.m., Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m. Free, no tickets required, donations accepted. www.jewishgateways.org
Keddem Congregation. Participatory Reconstructionist services open to all. No fees, no tickets. Reservations appreciated. Children’s services available. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Oct. 3 at 7 p.m., Oct. 4 at 9:15 a.m. www.keddem.org
Keneset HaLev. Nondenominational indoor-outdoor services in Golden Gate Park. At the San Francisco County Fair Building, Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way, S.F. Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 4 at 10 a.m., with break-the-fast at 7 p.m. Free, walk-ins welcome. www.kenesethalev.org
Magain David. Traditional Orthodox Sephardic services. At synagogue, 351 Fourth Ave., S.F. Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 4 at 8 a.m. (followed by break-fast snacks). Free, no tickets required. www.magaindavid.com
Jewish Study Network. Traditional Sephardic Yom Kippur with the JSN. At the Crowne Plaza Cabana, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Oct. 3 at 6:15 p.m., Oct. 4 at 8 a.m. $36 suggested donation. www.jsn.info/sephardic-yom-kippur-services.html