Sukkot, Sh'mini Atzeret, & Simhat Torah 5786

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Sukkot Programs & Events

Tuesday, October 7, and Wednesday, October 8, 2025, join us for Yom Tov services in the Main Sanctuary beginning at 9:15 AM, followed by Kiddush lunch in the Sukkah.

LULAV & ETROG
The Torah instructs us to take four species in hand to celebrate Sukkot – willow, palm, myrtle and citron. The first three are bound together and are collectively called a Lulav. The citron, or Etrog, is a sweet-smelling citrus fruit grown in Israel. The Lulav and Etrog are waved in the synagogue and in the sukkah. Lulav and Etrog sets are available for purchase HERE or by calling the Temple office. Deadline: Friday, September 19, 2025.

USY GAMES & PIZZA IN THE HUT
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Join youth advisors for a fun evening of games and celebrating Sukkot. For grades 3-12. RSVP Now!

BOOMERS & BEYOND LUNCH AND LEARN IN THE SUKKAH
Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 11:30AM
Boomers and Beyond will enjoy lunch in the shul’s sukkah while learning with Rabbi Fel. Register now!

TRIVIA IN THE SUKKAH 
Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM 
Join us for drinks, snacks, and bingo in the Temple Emanu-El sukkah. RSVP Now!

FAMILY FIRST SUKKAH STROLL
Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Stroll from sukkah to sukkah and enjoy each other’s festive outdoor booths! To RSVP and/or to sign up to be a host, contact Rachel Cohn: rcohn@teprov.org.

BROTHERHOOD BRUNCH IN THE SUKKAH
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Come for brunch and listen to Jonathan Nierman, a Hebrew advocate and coffee aficionado, who will share insights into the coffee business he once ran and hopefully offer some samples to enjoy. Register now!

TEQ MEET AND GREET & LUNCH IN THE SUKKAH
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Join TEQ, Temple Emanu-El’s LGBTQ+, group for an informal meet and greet. Join us for this opportunity to meet and get to know Rabbi Friedman!

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Simhat Torah

COMMUNITY DINNER AND CELEBRATION!
Thursday, October 14, 2025
Join us for dinner followed by dancing with the Torah Scrolls and the Temple Emanu-El Band! Group Aliyot - even for small children! Ice cream treats for everyone! Registration coming soon!

SIMHAT TORAH MORNING - GROUP ALIYOT
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

0 - before the age of Bar/Bat Mitzvah - Kol HaNe’a’rim - All the Children - We invite all children to receive an aliyah while standing underneath an oversized tallit. Following this aliyah, children are invited to join Shoshana Jacob for an up close Simhat Torah experience.

After the age of Bar/Bat Mitzvah - 12th Grade - Siyumei Hatorah - Completers of the Torah - We invite all students who have already celebrated their bar or bat mitzvah to help us complete the reading of the Torah.

83 years old and older: Mathilei Hatorah - Commencers of the Torah - We invite all those who have celebrated reaching the age of their “second bar or bat mitzvah” to help us read the Torah from the beginning. Our tradition teaches that a full life is 70 years. So, 70 years plus another 13 adds up to 83.

Congregational Group Aliyot - Everyone is invited to be part of a group aliyah to the Torah.