Updated 2:11pm PT on 8.31.23
Dear friends,
Welcome to Elul, the Jewish month that leads up to Rosh Hashanah and the High Holy days. Whether this season of reflection has snuck up on you or you’ve been counting down the days, we’re glad to be here with you! The Gather Guide: What’s Happening for the High Holidays is your one-stop-shop for services, meals, events, and more across the East Bay and beyond.
We’re lucky to live in a place where there are abundant and varied offerings from so many amazing Jewish organizations—and, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, we’re here for ya. We’d love to take you for coffee (or tea!), chat about Jewish life, and help you find your place.
Shana tovah u’metukah — wishing you a good and sweet New Year,
The GatherBay team (Caroline, R’Gray, and Lena)
PS: Did we miss your event? Take ~2 minutes to submit it to the calendar. Other questions? Email info@gatherbay.org. Check back here — we’ll be updating often!
Below is a list of communities and synagogues (who we’re aware of!) that are offering free or discounted tickets for young adults. Many places also have sliding scale, with an option to pay $0.
We’ll update this list as we hear of more discounts and reduced-cost services. Navigate to the org’s events below for more details and/or reach out individually to any spot you’re thinking of going to learn more about their low-or no-cost options.
Want to see everything on the calendar in a quick, monthly view? Head here to explore the offerings in September.
Stay tuned — more info to come!
A not-comprehensive list of articles, guides, how-tos, and more from a mix of organizations!
Got a resource specific to the Bay Area? We’d love to hear about it! Drop us a line at info@gatherbay.org.