September 2010

* 8 (Wednesday): 7:30 PM — Rosh Hashanah
Tonight's Rosh Hashanah observance will be led by the wonderful and eloquent Rabbi Miriam Jerris, rabbi for the Society for Humanistic Judaism, who will be making a community visit to Kol Hadash from her home in Detroit. Song-leading and music by Ben Brussell, Shofar by members Bill Nemoyten and Nina Fogel. Please bring some finger food to share at the Oneg with the congregation and a donation for the food pantry. Pre-registration is required at least five days before event - see Registration Form for information. Location: Northbrae Community Church, 941 the Alameda, Berkeley, CA.

* 9 (Thursday): 10:30 AM — (Optional) Pre-Tashlikh Walk
If you like to walk in nature, join us for a meditative walk before our Tashlikh service at the beautiful Tilden Park Botanical Garden. The paths in the Gardens are well marked, but it is located on a hillside, so expect some grades, both up and down. Wear shoes with good soles for walking. Duration of walk: about 45 minutes to an hour. We will finish in time for you to attend the Tashlikh service by either a short drive to Lake Anza or a hike there (20 minute downhill walk) from the Botanical Gardens. For more information and directions, see our Tashlikh Page.

* 9 (Thursday): Noon — Tashlikh and Picnic
Join us for a Tashlikh service led by Rabbi Miriam Jerris, Rabbi for the Society for Humanistic Judaism, Detroit, MI. Potluck picnic follows the service, where you'll have a chance to meet and get to know Rabbi Jerris. Please drop off food to share at the Lake Anza Spillway Picnic Area ( a short walk to the left outside the Lake Anza main gate), Tilden Park in Berkeley, and walk back to the nearby banks of Lake Anza where you will find us at one of the clearings with a bench. Feel free to bring portable chairs or a pillow for the service by the lake if you prefer not to stand. Pre-registration not required. For more information and directions, see our Tashlikh Page.

* 12 (Sunday): DAY — Solano Stroll Table
Kol Hadash will have an informational table again this year at the wonderful Solano Stroll in Berkeley-Albany today. Coordinated once again by the fabulous Rita Wilson, our members will be staffing it all day beginning at 10:00 am till about 4:30 pm. Come by and say hello! We can be found between Tulare and Ventura Streets. The Stroll is a wonderful combination of parade and street fair with lots of music, art vendors, community groups, kids in strollers and dogs on leash, parading up and down from Berkeley to Albany and back, enjoying the day. For more info, check out the Solano Stroll website.

* 13 (Monday): 1:30 PM — Women's Group
The women's group will next meet on Monday, September 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Oakland home of Mary Jane Zukin. Each member is asked to bring a snack to share. Please contact Cathy Bernstein to RSVP and discuss driving arrangements.

* 17 (Friday): 7:30 PM — Yom Kippur
Tonight'sYom Kippur observance will be led by long-time member Ros Leighton of the Kol Hadash community . Song-leading and music by Ben Brussel; Kol Nidre played by cellist Sam Bass, shofar by Kol Hadash members Bill Nemoyten and Nina Fogel. Pre-registration is required at least five days before event - see Registration Form for information. Location: Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave, Albany, CA.

* 26 (Sunday): 11 AM — Sukkot
Come decorate the sukkah and share in a potluck feast at the home and garden of one of our members. Details to follow...

* 26 (Sunday): 2:00 PM — Discussion Group
The group will next meet on Sunday, September 26 at 2 p.m. at the San Francisco home of Bert Steinberg and Lucy Brandon. Alan Gittelsohn will lead the discussion on "Epidemics and disasters caused by doctors." Contact Bert or Lucy regarding snack contributions and driving instructions.

October 2010

*1 (Friday): Marin Havurah
Our first Havurah of the new year will be tonight -- details to follow!

* 10 (Sunday): 11:00 AM —Bagel Brunch
Our first bagel brunch of the new year will be on upcoming election issues. It will be led by our members Jean Safir and Helene Lecar, also of the League of Women Voter. Bring your questions and comments as well as your appetite. Lots of schmoozing and great food per usual. Note our later meeting time: 11:00 AM rather than 10:00 AM. Members: $7.50; Public: $10. Albany Community Center.

* 22 (Friday): 7:30 PM — Shabbat
You are welcome to join usat our community-led humanistic shabbat. Music and song-leading provided by Ben Brussell. Please bring something to share for the Oneg after the service, and non-perishable item(s) for the food bank. Albany Community Center.

November 2010

* 14 (Sunday): 11:00 AM —Bagel Brunch
Our bagel brunch topic today will be Spinoza, led by our member Bernie Rosen, Ph.D., Philosophy. It will be the first, perhaps, in a series on Jewish Intellectual History meeting as an ongoing group at a member's home. Bring your questions and comments as well as your appetite. Lots of schmoozing and great food per usual. Note our later meeting time: 11:00 AM rather than 10:00 AM. Members: $7.50; Public: $10. Albany Community Center.

* 19 (Friday): 7:30 PM — Shabbat
You are welcome to join usat our community-led humanistic shabbat. Music and song-leading provided by Ben Brussell. Please bring something to share for the Oneg after the service, and non-perishable item(s) for the food bank.

December 2010

* 4 (Saturday): TBD PM —Chanukah
You are welcome to join us for our Chanukah celebration. Music and song-leading provided by Ben Brussell. More details to follow. Location: Albany Community Center.

* 19 (Friday): 7:30 PM — Bagel Brunch
Ou Bagel Brunch topic today will be the Jewish Press, led by guest speaker Dan Pine, of the Bay Area's own "J", formerly the Northern California Jewish Bulletin. Bring your questions and comments as well as your appetite. Lots of schmoozing and great food per usual. Note our later meeting time: 11:00 AM rather than 10:00 AM. Members: $7.50; Public: $10. Albany Community Center.