Soul-Fi Sessions: Sounds of Elul
Jewish Community Center of SF | 3200 California St, San Francisco, CA
Event Details
Submitted by the Event Organizer
Soul-Fi Sessions is a vinyl listening lounge curated by local DJ Smokes, with rare records, thoughtfully crafted herbal teas, tasty bites, and a little room to sit back and slow down before the Jewish New Year.
Inspired by Elul, the Hebrew month leading up to Rosh Hashanah, this experience draws on a season of reflection, renewal, and setting intentions for the year ahead.
The evening unfolds through six phases of the Elul journey, from the vinyl set’s first track to its last.
Awaken — Let the sound jolt you into presence
Reflect — Turn inward and take stock
Repair — Listen with vulnerability and care
Return — Come back to your truest self
Prepare — Set intentions for the year ahead
Celebrate — Reemerge with joy and connection
What to Expect
- An uninterrupted, genre-spanning vinyl set from DJ Smokes
- A guided herbal tea experience hosted by a local herbalist, Sun Glow Botanicals, featuring custom and seasonal Elul-inspired blends
- Delicious nosh and beverages from local culinary partners
- Lounge-style seating and immersive ambiance
- A few reflective touches for anyone who wants them (journaling materials on hand, nothing mandatory)
Whether you’re deeply rooted in Jewish practice or simply seeking a beautiful evening of music and meaning, all are welcome. No prior knowledge is needed, just come ready to settle in and enjoy the journey.
About Smokes
A musician in the womb, classically trained violinist and audiophile, Smokes has been curating her record collection pretty much her whole life. She cut her teeth in Austin, TX, the live music capital of the world, before moving out West to get her disco, house & techno groove on with a residency at San Francisco’s infamous underground lair, House of Love. A vinyl purist and an enthusiast for the Balearic or leftfield tradition, Smokes brings the heavy wax for a journey through jazzy, soulful, psychedelic, cinematic – smokey – selections.
About Sun Glow Botanicals
Natalie is a budding herbalist and San Francisco native. Her joy comes from serving the community and sharing the teachings of plants. Natalie focuses on creating blends that nourish the internal and external self. Herbal allies are partnered together with intention to enhance one’s everyday experience and delight the senses. By being present and relaxing into pleasure, she believes profound healing can take place. She sources organic, non-GMO, and locally grown herbs whenever possible.
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: $10
Categories: Adults Only, Club / DJ, Eating & Drinking, In Person
