Sukkot at Beth Emet 5785 | 2024

A full week of programming starting October 16th through October 24th

Sukkot Programs

Wednesday, October 16:

Erev Sukkot Service | 7:30 pm | In-person & Virtual

Celebrate the start of Sukkot with Beth Emet clergy for our Erev Sukkot Service. Please note the office will close early at 3:00 pm.

Thursday, October 17:

Sukkot Festival Morning Service followed by Lunch and Panel Discussion led by Kibbutz Kissufim Guests | 10:00 am | In-person & Virtual

Though the offices will be closed for the holiday, Festival morning services will be held in the Weiner room. After services, enjoy a catered lunch followed by a panel discussion led by our special guests from Kibbutz Kissufim.

Friday, October 18:

Soul Spark Shabbat & Oneg | Oneg @5:45 pm | Service @6:30 pm | In-person & Virtual

Shabbat Dinner with Kibbutz Kissufim Guests Following Service | In-person

Our monthly Soul Spark Shabbat service and the Oneg that follows are both generously sponsored by the Kibbutz Kissufim Aid Committee. We will also be joined by guests from Kibbutz Kissufim for a special meal and great conversation.

Saturday, October 19:

Sukkah Open House at Rabbi Andrea and Danny London’s Home | 4:00 pm | In-person

Rabbi Andrea and Danny London will welcome the community for lunch in their sukkah, offering a warm and festive gathering to celebrate the holiday. Enjoy good food and great company in this special setting. Please RSVP for the address.

Sunday, October 20:

Open Sukkah | 5:00 – 7:00 pm | In-person

Beth Emet will host an open sukkah, welcoming anyone who would like to participate. Lulav and Etrog will be provided, making it a perfect opportunity to connect and celebrate the holiday’s traditions together.

Monday, October 21:

Pizza in the Hut with Young Families & the JCC | 5:00 pm | In-person

Join us for a festive Sukkot celebration in Beth Emet’s Sukkah! This special event is perfect for families with children under six and includes a fun pizza dinner, lively singing, a creative craft project, and traditional lulav shaking.

Wednesday, October 23:

Garanim (4th & 5th Grade) Family Dinner | 5:30 pm | In-person

The offices will close early at 3:00 pm. Garinim (Hebrew for seeds) offers engaging activities for 4th and 5th graders, introducing them to Beth Emet’s youth group culture through four to six events a year. These programs foster social connections in a Jewish environment with thoughtfully planned activities that promote pride in our synagogue community. The season begins with this dinner for parents and students, where we’ll share a meal in the Sukkah before gathering with the congregation for this lively Simchat Torah service filled with music and dancing.

Simchat Torah Service | 7:30 pm | In-person & Virtual

Celebrate Simchat Torah at Beth Emet with a joyful evening of singing, dancing, and fun for the whole family. Experience the excitement of this special service as we honor the completion and beginning of the Torah reading cycle in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

Thursday, October 24:

Simchat Torah Festival Morning Service | 10:00 am | In-person & Virtual

Offices will be closed until Friday, October 25, in observance of the holiday. We celebrate the conclusion of Sukkot with Simchat Torah, a joyful occasion filled with music, dancing, and an opportunity to fully unroll the Torah. Everyone is invited to come and partake in this festive celebration!