Join us as we build a sukkah in celebration of the upcoming Jewish holiday, Sukkot. Rabbi Mikva and her husband will lead us in the build on the front lawn of CTS 1-4pm. Snacks provided! Covid-safe–please wear masks! Come join us in this wonderful hands-on experience and learn more about Sukkot.

Registration closed. Please join us virtually on 9/22 for WEDNESDAY GATHERINGS from the Sukkah!

Sukkot is celebrated by, first of all, building a sukkah. Jews are required to eat in the sukkah for eight days (seven days in Israel), and some even sleep in the sukkah for the duration of the holiday. The sukkah is decorated and the first day is considered a holy day in which most forms of work are forbidden.

One of the customs of the holiday is ushpizin, extending hospitality not only to the living but also to those who have gone before us. We invite significant spiritual ancestors to “dwell” in the sukkah with us, focusing on one each night. Traditionally, it was Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, and David. Of course, contemporary tradition has added Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Leah, Miriam, Deborah, and Ruth. You are invited to add a biological or spiritual ancestor of your own; click this link to submit a name and share why they are important to you (10 words or less, I’m afraid). DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15 to submit