Congregation Or Shalom, 605 Old Grassy Hill Road, begins the 7 day Feast of the Tabernacles at sundown tonight.
During this holiday Jews remember the wandering in the desert; it also is a harvest festival.
The observances includes building and “dwelling” in a booth; waving branches and a fruit during services
Sukkot will be celebrated at Or Shalom as follows:
Erev Sukkot: Sunday, September 30, 7:00 PM
(in Sukkah, weather permitting, bring coats)
Sukkot Second Night: Tuesday, October 2, 7:00 PM
(in Sukkah,weather permitting, bring coats)
Sukkot Second Day: Tuesday, October 2, 9:30 AM
Shabbat of Sukkot Service: Friday, October 5, 7:00 PM
(in Sukkah, weather permitting, bring coats)
Shabbat Sukkot Service: Saturday, October 6, 9:30 AM
Erev Shemini Atzeret: Sunday, October 7, 7:00 PM
Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor: Monday, October 8, 9:30 AM
Yizkor approx 11:00 AM
Simhat Torah: Monday, October 8, 6:30 PM
Simhat Torah: Tuesday, October 9, 9:30 A
For gentiles who would like more information on this holiday click HERE.