High Holiday and Festival Holiday Information

High Holiday and Festival Holiday Information

Scroll down to see all Sukkot events through Simchat Torah, including service times, programs, and activities under the Sukkah! 
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Sukkot Through Simchat Torah: Schedule of Services

Erev Sukkot
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6
6:05pm – Candlelighting
6:15pm – Mincha/Ma’ariv

Sukkot – Day 1
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
9:00am – Festival Service
10:30am – Jr. Congregation
11:00am – Tot Sukkot
12:00pm – Sukkah Walk
6:00pm – Mincha
7:00pm – Ma’ariv
7:03pm – Candlelighting

Sukkot – Day 2
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
9:00am – Festival Service INDOORS
10:30am – Jr. Congregation
11:00am – Tot Sukkot
6:00pm – Mincha
7:00pm – Ma’ariv
7:02pm – Holiday Ends

Hoshana Rabbah/Erev Shmini Atzeret
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13
7:00am – Hoshana Rabbah Morning Service
5:45pm – Mincha/Ma’ariv
5:54pm – Candlelighting

Shmini Atzeret/Erev Simchat Torah
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
9:00am – Festival Service with Yizkor
10:30am – Jr. Congregation
11:00am – Tot Shmini Atzeret
6:00pm – Mincha
6:30pm – Young Family Simchat Torah Celebration
6:45pm – Ma’ariv/Hakafot/Simchat Torah Celebration
6:52pm – Candlelighting

Simchat Torah
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
9:00 am – Festival Service
10:00 am – Hakafot Service with Special Honors
10:45 am – Tot Simchat Torah/Jr. Congregation
5:45pm – Mincha
6:50pm – Ma’ariv
6:51pm – Holiday Ends


Upcoming Sukkot & Simchat Torah Events at Beth El!

Sukkah Walk
Tuesday, October 7, 12:30 pm

Join us after Sukkot services for this fun Beth El tradition!
Snacks and drinks will be served outside at the home of the Schechter Family (1166 Sheridan Road) and
the Goldenberg Family (275 Beech Street).

Questions, contact Hillary at [email protected].
REGISTER HERE


Sushi in the Sukkah
Thursday, October 9,
5:00 – 6:45 pm for Grades 6-8
7:15 – 9:00 pm for Grades 9-12

Deconstructed sushi and a candy sushi bar in the Sukkah! Nut-free and sesame-free with a dedicated gluten-free station.
For more info, contact Stacy at [email protected].
REGISTER HERE


Congregational Shabbat Dinner in the Sukkah
Friday, October 10 at 7:00pm

Join us for a delicious Shabbat dinner in the Sukkah inspired by the tastes of the season.
Kabbalat Shabbat at 6pm followed by Dinner.
Registration required by Friday, October 3rd.
For information and to register click here.


Sisterhood Presents: “Sweets in the Sukkah”
Sunday, October 12 at 2:00 pm

Celebrate Chol HaMoed Sukkot with Sisterhood! Enjoy tea, coffee, and delicious homemade treats as we relax and connect in the Sukkah.
Questions contact Suzie Lampert [email protected]


Men’s Club Pizza in the Hut
Sunday, October 12 at 7:00 pm

Come join the Men’s Club and enjoy pizza and beverages while watching a Sunday Night Football (Kansas City Chiefs vs. Detroit Lions) in the Sukkah! FREE, but donations appreciated
RSVP information by October 5. Register here.
For questions, contact Brian Jacobson at [email protected] or Jori Brajer at [email protected]


Hoshana Rabbah Morning @ the Movies
Monday, October 13
7:00 am Hoshana Rabbah Morning Service
9:00 am Breakfast sponsored by HAZAK
9:30 am Film Screening: A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

This documentary delves into the personal lives of the survivors, family and community of the eleven people killed in the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history. A Zoom conversation with survivor Carol Black, whose brother Richard Gottfried was one of the 11 victims, will follow. Open to the community, free of charge but reservations are required.  

REGISTER HERE


Young Family Simchat Torah Celebration
Tuesday, October 14 | 6:30–7:15 pm | Grossinger Brickman

All families with children in first grade and younger are invited to kick off Simchat Torah with joy, fun, and delicious treats!
No registration required.
Questions? Contact Ellie Goldsmith at [email protected]


Simchat Torah Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, October 14

Join us for hakafot and stay after for our community Ice Cream Social — a sweet moment of joy after a year of sorrow and strength.
🍦 Non-dairy and GF options • All ages welcome
Questions? [email protected]


Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot Resources

 

Rosh Hashanah Table Talk – click on link to open and print Rosh Hashanah at Home – click on link to open and print
 
  Hoshana Rabbah – click on link to open and print

 

Sukkot Table Talk – click on link to open and print Sukkot at Home – click on link to open and print