Sukkot

Sukkot

Oct 16-23, 2024

See examples below of how our congregation celebrated Sukkot in 2024. Join us next fall!

Spend Time in Our Temple Sukkah

We encourage you to spend a little time during Sukkot in the sukkah on our temple grounds, at a time that works for your schedule. Bring a snack or a meal, or just yourselves. No reservation necessary! There will be limited lighting (string lights) in the sukkah after dark.

Thursday, Oct. 17...anytime before 5:00 p.m. (Next Gen event takes place at 6:30 p.m.)

Friday, Oct. 18...anytime. You are invited to come before 7:00 p.m. services and bring your own dinner to eat in the sukkah.

Saturday, Oct. 19...anytime before 4:00 p.m. (Sangria in the Sukkah event begins at 6:00 p.m.)

Sunday, Oct. 20...anytime after 5:00 p.m. (Religious School programming earlier in the day)

Monday, Oct. 21...anytime

Tuesday, Oct. 22...anytime before 12:00 p.m. or after 1:00 p.m.

Please be advised that the temple building will be locked outside of business hours, so building access may be limited before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. 

Shake the Lulav & Etrog and More at Our "Shakes in the Shack" Congregational & Family Sukkot Program

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6:00 p.m. at Temple Beth Shalom

Register here

Join us for Shakes in the Shack as we celebrate Sukkot together! Enjoy a casual pizza dinner followed by delicious shakes while shaking the lulav and etrog in our beautiful sukkah. We'll also have a chance to decorate the congregational sukkah and create lasting memories with other families. All are welcome—bring friends along for this joyful evening of fun, food, and community!

Dinner will cost $5 per person, with each family paying a max of $15. Finances are never a barrier to participating in our events.

Un-Wine'd in the Sukkah: A Next Gen (20s-30s) Event

Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. RSVP here.

For those age 22-40ish, take a break with Rabbi Hall in our cozy sukkah at Temple Beth Shalom and relax after a busy stretch of holidays and reflection. Wine and snacks provided. All are welcome to bring dinner to enjoy under the sukkah. RSVP required. See you there!

Sangria in the Sukkah With Sisterhood and Brotherhood

Saturday, Oct. 19, 6:00 p.m.
Sign up here to bring food items or help with set-up or cleanup

Sip and snack to celebrate Sukkot. All adults are welcome at this annual Sisterhood and Brotherhood Kickoff. Hang with your friends and meet new ones over music, sweets, and snacks (potluck). Your Brotherhood and Sisterhood provide the beverages. As usual, look for the Brotherhood mobile bar with signature cocktail. Not a member? You can check it out and join at the event if you are so moved.

Free for Brotherhood or Sisterhood members.
$10 if you're not a member, but it's not much to join!You can send either amount via PayPal to: 
tbsBrotherhoodDonations@gmail.com ($36) (PayPal link to Brotherhood)
BethShalomSisterhood@gmail.com ($40) (PayPal link to Sisterhood)