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Sukkot and Simchat Torah

Kabbalat Sukkot/ Welcome in Sukkot
Friday October 2, 6:00 PM

A multi-generational gathering to welcome Sukkot with Rabbi Lauren, Cantor Lisa & Debra Fricano. Songs, stories, a teaching and ending with candle lighting, kiddush and motzi. 

Bring your own Lulav and Etrog/4 species.

You can Make Your Own with this helpful sheet prepared by Rabbinic Intern Noah Rubin-Blose.

Lulavim & Etrogim are also available to purchase at Westside Judaica and street vendors on the Lower East Side NYC.

Chag Sukkot and Shabbat Service
Saturday, October 3, 10:00 -11:45 AM EDT

SAJ Chag Sukkot and Shabbat Services with Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann and Cantor Lisa Arbisser.

The link to the PDF for the service will be shared during the service. 

Immediately following services, stay for a follow-up discussion to Eric Ward’s Yom Kippur interview on Anti-Semitism, Racism and White Supremism. Facilitated by Ruth Messinger and Rabbi Lauren. Click here to watch the interview.

Come To Our Sukkah and Shake the Lulav & Etrog

Monday, October 5,  10AM – 12PM, 5-7PM

Tuesday, October 6,  5-7PM

Wednesday,  October 7, 10AM – 12PM, 5-7PM

Thursday, October 8,  5-7PM

This year, SAJ has a pop-up Sukkah outside of SAJ, 15 West 86th Street, NYC.  Rabbi Lauren, Cantor Lisa & Debra Fricano will be rotating when they are in the sukkah. Come by to say hello in-person and to shake the lulav and etrog. 

If you come to the sukkah Please return any machzors or tallaisim that you have borrowed from SAJ

Lulav & Etrogs available to purchase at Westside Judaica and street vendors on the Lower East Side NYC

Simchat Torah
Shabbat Service and Simchat Torah Celebration
Saturday, October 10, 10:00 AM

Led by Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann and Cantor Lisa Arbisser.  Past Hattan/Kallat Torah/Bershit Honorees will have an aliyah.  Debra Fricano and Makom students/families will join for extra singing and a virtual tour of the torah.

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