Sukkot & Simchat Torah Services and Programs
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Erev Shabbat Service in the Sukkah, Friday, October 2, 6:30 pm: Join Here
Shabbat Morning Sukkot Service, Saturday, October 3, 10:00 am: Join Here
Women of Sinai Sangria "in the Sukkah", Tuesday, October 6, 7:30 pm: Join the Women of Sinai for a great evening of sangria and socializing while we explore the custom of “ushpizot,” symbolically inviting women guests into the sukkah. Visit our calendar page for our favorite sangria recipes. RSVP Here
ATID Sukkot: Young Adult Conversation and Community in Partnership with Blue Dove, Wednesday, October 7, 7:30 pm: We partner with Blue Dove Foundation for a meaningful conversation about Judaism’s insight on mental health issues. RSVP Here
Brotherhood Virtual Sukkot, Thursday, October 8, 7:00 pm: Join us virtually for schmoozing and learning about Sukkot with our clergy. Bring your own meal and drink of choice and meet us in the virtual Sukkah. RSVP Here
Virtual Simchat Torah and Shabbat Services, Friday, October 9, 6:30 pm: In lieu of a sermon during this service, participants will be broken into groups for an opportunity to study a book of Torah with the Sinai clergy - including Rabbi Emeritus, Phil Kranz! RSVP Here
Shabbat Shemini Atzeret Yizkor Service, Saturday, October 10, 10:00 am: Join Here
Show Us What You Lu-Love About Sukkot!
On Sukkot we are told to be happy and to venture outside to celebrate with community. While we cannot be together to celebrate the new year and a new season, we can take this year to be creative and celebrate with our families.
There’s no “right way” to build a Sukkah – the only requirement is to make it FUN! We challenge you to get creative and build a sukkah – whether it’s a tiny sukkah, an extension of a pergola, made from piping and drapes or built from Legos, the opportunities are endless...Build away and submit photos to communication@templesinaiatlanta.org by Friday, October 9 for a chance to win a prize! The superlatives to strive for are most colorful, biggest, tiniest, most unique and best theme.
What to know about Sukkot:
- Sukkot Customs and Rituals: https://reformjudaism.org/sukkot-customs-and-rituals
- How To Build a Sukkah: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/how-to-build-a-sukkah/
- How to Build a Sukkah with Your Family: https://pjlibrary.org/beyond-books/pjblog/september-2017/build-a-sukkah-with-your-family
- PVC Pipe Sukkah – Inexpensive and Easy!:
https://cdn.instructables.com/ORIG/FAF/MKAH/I0C91N0P/FAFMKAHI0C91N0P.pdf - Mini Edible Sukkah: https://toriavey.com/home-garden/family-fun-build-a-mini-sukkah-for-sukkot/
- Sukkah from a Tent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjDajHj2llg
- Here’s a Little Inspiration: https://www.jta.org/2018/09/27/united-states/best-sukkahs-instagram-right-now
- And while we hope you’ll rise to occasion and build a sukkah for the challenge, you don’t need a sukkah to celebrate: https://www.jmoreliving.com/2018/09/24/how-to-celebrate-sukkot-without-a-sukkah/
- About the Lulav and Etrog: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/lulav-etrog/
- Paper Mache Etrog: https://whileshenaps.com/2010/09/make-a-paper-mache-etrog.htmlA
- Plush Lulav and Etrog: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UH4O6Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_d0XOBb1S8MXKR
- Lulav and Etrog Kits: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lulav+and+etrog&crid=2DPT6T3YFCZB3&linkCode=sl2&linkId=b60d6ab570d493bc95e80241e8d1e61a&sprefix=lulav+%2Cstripbooks%2C139&tag=myjewishlearn-20&ref=as_li_ss_tl
- Shop Local for Substitutes: https://www.jweekly.com/2019/10/15/getting-creative-and-hyperlocal-with-your-lulav-and-etrog/
- Or… simply go to your local grocery store for a lemon and celery! Lulav/Etrog, 2020 style.
Books, Crafts and Videos:
- Sukkot Book Recommendations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R-MT6SmcKNRPam7hxZLxQvFowah-D1fZr-J02ALuDW8/edit?usp=sharing
- Sukkot Videos: https://www.bimbam.com/?s=sukkot
- Make a Family Tree for your Sukkah: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/140806212954009/
