Sukkot

Celebrate Sukkot with Temple Rodef Shalom!

What is Sukkot?

Get ready to learn about Sukkot in the cutest way possible! Watch as one of our youngest Temple Rodef Shalom community members explains the meaning behind the holiday and gives a tour of the sukkah.

Fri, Sept 25

5:00 PM Decorate the Sukkah & Children's Activities

Inviting all the children (and those who are children at heart) to help us beautify our community Sukkah! Come help us decorate our shared Sukkah in Central Park. 

5:30 PM Pizza in the Hut

Decorating our community Sukkah and shaking the lulav can work up an appetite! So, plan on staying after our sing-along for a casual dinner of pizza and salad. Please click here to register.

6:00 PM Pre-Sukkot Sing-Along for Kids & Families

Join us for a family-friendly, Sukkah-decorating, singing out loud, lulav shaking, etrog-smelling Sukkot celebration!

6:30 PM Erev Sukkot Adult Festival Service

Join our clergy as they lead an Erev Sukkot Service in the Mishkan and oneg in the Mishkan sukkah.

Other Sukkot Events

Wed, Sept 23, 5:00 PM

Sukkah Raising

It’s time to Raise the Sukkah! No construction skills needed, coordination and strength helpful but not mandatory, just be willing to join in the activity and frivolity. Click here to register. 

Sat, Sept 26, 6:30 PM

Rodef 2100 (20s & 30s) S'mores in the Sukkah

Join TRS’s 20s and 30s to celebrate Sukkot under the sukkah and roast some marshmallows! Come mingle in the sukkah with friends old and new while making s’mores and learning about the holiday of Sukkot. S’mores fixin’s will be provided. Check the weather and dress with layers just in case we get a chilly October evening! Click here to register.

Wed, Sept 30, 7:00 PM

Mahj & Mingle in the Sukkah: Drop-In for Moms of Young Kids

Enjoy an evening of Mah Jongg, conversation, and community in the Sukkah with other moms of young children. Whether you’ve taken our Mahj & Mingle classes or are already an experienced player, bring your Mah Jongg card and join us for this relaxed drop-in gathering. Please email Sarah Rogoff before your first visit to be added to the distribution list.

Sun, Oct 4, 11:00 AM

Sukkah Razing

What goes up must come down! It’s time to raze the Sukkah! If you like destroying things and tearing things down, this is perfect for you. Just kidding — this is a very controlled and calm demolition. Come and join the fun, and get out your frustrations as we pack away the Sukkah for another year. Please click here to register.