HOLIDAY OF SUKKOT

DATES OF SUKKOT 2024:
WEDNESDAY EVE, OCTOBER 16 - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
SHEMINI ATZERET & SIMCHAT TORAH: WEDNESDAY EVE, OCTOBER 23 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25

The Sukkah is on a private deck in Boston with beautiful views over looking the Charles River.
Location given upon RSVP.

Sukkot / Simchat Torah Service Schedule:

Thursday, October 24: Simchat Torah Celebration
at 7:30 PM. Click Here

Friday, October 25: Morning Services at 10:30 AM
Yizkor Memorial Service at 12:00 PM
Followed by Kiddush Lunch

Saturday, October 26: Morning Services at 10:00 AM Followed by Kiddush Lunch

If you know the location, No rsvp needed

WHAT IS THE HOLIDAY OF SUKKOT?
For forty years, as our ancestors traversed the Sinai Desert prior to their entry into the Holy Land, miraculous "clouds of glory" surrounded and hovered over them, shielding them from the dangers and discomforts of the desert. Ever since, we remember G‑d's kindness and reaffirm our trust in His providence by dwelling in a Sukkah – a hut of temporary construction with a roof-covering of branches – for the duration of the autum Sukkot festival. For seven days and nights, we eat all our meals in the sukkah – reciting a special blessing – and otherwise regard it as our home.

The seven days of Sukkot is immediately followed by the holiday of Shemini Atzeret and Simchas Torah. 

THE LULAV AND ETROG:
Another mitzvah that is unique to Sukkot is the taking of the Four Kinds: an etrog (citron), a lulav (palm frond), at least three hadassim (myrtle branches) and two aravot (willow branches). The Midrash tells us that the Four Kinds represent the various types and personalities that comprise the community of Israel, whose intrinsic unity we emphasize on Sukkot.

Wishing you a Chag Sameach – a Joyous and Meaningful Holiday!

Candle Lighting Blessings for the Holiday of Sukkot:

1. Bo-ruch a-toh Ado-noi E-lo-hei-nu me-lech ho-olom a-sher ki-de-sha-nu be-mitz-vo-sov ve-tzi-vo-nu le-had-lik ner shel Yom Tov.

Translation: Blessed are you, L-rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the light of the Festival Day.

2. Bo-ruch a-toh Ado-noi E-lo-hei-nu me-lech ho-olom she-he-che-ya-nu vi-kee-yi-ma-nu vi-hi-gee-an-u liz-man ha-zeh.

Translation: Blessed are you, L-rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has kept us alive and sustained us and let us reach this time.