Sukkot/Simchat Torah Activities 2026/5787
As we prepare for the High Holidays, we are already thinking about the holidays that follow soon after — Sukkot and Simchat Torah. Tikvat Israel has lots of community meals and activities in store! Open Sukkah at the Rabbi’s house! Congregational Sukkot dinner, Millennials dinner, and ECC Family Network dinner in the TI Sukkah! Simchat Torah kiddush luncheon honoring Chatan Torah Jason Schwartz and Kallat Bereshit Hope Kott! And much more. Please read on for additional information and to register for these events.
Open Sukkah at Rabbi’s House
September 26, 1:30pm
Join Rabbi Israel and Abbey for lunch in their Sukkah on the first day of Sukkot. This will be a dairy lunch with child-friendly food and vegan and gluten free options. Because it is Shabbat, please just bring yourselves! Please note: the Sukkah is wheelchair accessible. (Unfortunately, bathrooms are not.) Please let us know how many plan on coming. Click here to register for this event.
Niggun Circle on September 27
Sukkot is described as z’man simchateinu,the time of our joy. Join us in the Sukkah after Kiddush as we celebrate Sukkot with joyful song and melodies with and without words.
Congregational Dinner in TI Sukkah
Sepember 27, 6:00pm
Celebrate the 2nd day of Sukkot at 6:00 p.m. in the TI Sukkah with a delicious Moroccan-themed dinner, followed by Ma’ariv and Havdalah. Register by Sept. 18. The cost is $43 for adults, $20 for kids 4-12 years old, and free for kids 3 years and under. Click here to register for this event.
Millennials Dinner in TI Sukkah
September 28, 6:30pm
TI Millennials is hosting a family-friendly potluck dinner in the sukkah from 6:30-8:30pm on Monday, September 28th. RSVP by Thursday, September 24th to attend and let the group know what dish you will be bringing. All dishes must be either homemade using dairy, kosher ingredients or purchased food that is marked kosher and sealed. For more information please email the Millennial Email List or contact Nataly Schwartz. Click here to register for this event.
ECC Family Network Sukkot Dinner
October 1, 5:00pm
Join us on Thursday, October 1, at 5 pm in the Tikvat Israel Sukkah for the Young Families Sukkot Dinner. Rabbi Israel and Cantor Labovitz will lead us in a child-friendly celebration, followed by a dinner of vegetable lasagna, fusilli pasta, falafel, middle eastern dips, pita, and holiday cookies. Families, siblings, and grandparents of young children are welcome. $10 Per Adult/$5 Per Child 2 years old and older. Please register by September 28. Click here to register for this event.
Hoshanah Rabbah Service and Breakfast
Oct 2, 7:00am
The morning of Hoshanah Rabbah is crazy – Hallel! Seven circuits! Willow-smacking! Liturgical twists and turns! It’s enough to work up an appetite – so join us for breakfast following the service at approximately 8:30 am.
Simchat Torah Family Program
Oct 4, 11:00am
During Simchat Torah Services and after Hakafot and children’s (first) Aliyah, we have hired a magician to perform for kids at 11:15am in the library. This is an exciting activity for young families with children 2 to 8 years old! Come to Simchat Torah services and continue the celebration with your children in the library!
Simchat Torah Kiddush Luncheon
October 4, 1:00pm
Please join us at our kiddush luncheon after the Simchat Torah service and Hakafot as we honor our Chatan Torah Jason Schwartz and Kallat Bereshit Hope Levy Kott. RSVP by September 30 to let us know if you will be attending to toast two members of our community who have contributed so much! Click here to register for this event.
