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Activities for Sukkot

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ukkot traces its roots to the many agricultural ceremonies enacted by the ancient Hebrews, becoming a festival of thanks for a bountiful fall harvest and one of three “pilgrimage festivals” during which a portion of the first fruits were brought to the Temple in Jerusalem.

Over the years, Sukkot was transformed by the Torah into a festival that celebrates and commemorates the protection afforded the Israelites throughout their wanderings in the wilderness, as referenced in Leviticus 23:42-43:

You shall dwell in booths seven days…that your generations may know that I made the Israelites dwell in booths, when I brought them out of
the Land of Egypt.


Consequently, the major symbol of Sukkot is the sukkah, from the Hebrew word for “hut” or “booth.”


UPCOMING EVENTS FOR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FAMILIES:

  • Service of Welcome and Reception
    Friday, September 28 at 5:15 P.M.
    As part of our Friday night Sabbath service in the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary, we will welcome new Religious School students with a special blessing under our beautiful sukkah. Services will be followed by a festive Sabbath dinner, featuring activities for kids and Israeli dancing! The dinner is for registered Religious School families only.
  • Simchat Torah Family Services
    Sunday, September 30 at 11:15 A.M.
    Monday, October 1 at 5:15 P.M.
    Wednesday, October 3 at 5:15 P.M.

    Celebrate Simchat Torah with a family-oriented service held in the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary during the final 45 minutes of Religious School. Please note that Religious School dismissal will be from the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary lobby on these dates.

     


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