Time to eat in a sukkah
My husband and I were going to build our first sukkah this year but a combination of procrastination and uncertainty about how to proceed got in the way. You're supposed to hammer the first nail right after Yom Kippur ends and have it up by the start of Sukkot – this week that was Monday night through Thursday night, nary a weekend day included. Maybe next year… No comments yet. You can be the first!
The folks at Temple Emanuel were prepared to help novices like myself – the Reform congregation in Tempe sponsored a sukkah-building workshop at Home Depot, where an associate in the lumber department built a sukkah so attendees could learn how. Such a great idea, as building a dwelling, however temporary, is a bit intimidating for those who don't work in construction the rest of the year.
Perhaps next year we'll get an earlier start and try to build one. Meanwhile, for those like us who are approaching Sukkot without a sukkah to sit in, synagogues and other organizations offer the following programs. To find out about Sukkot programs at congregations nearest you, visit the listing of Valley congregations at the online version of the Jewish News community directory .
Friday, Oct. 2
Sukkot celebration
Members of Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley serve refreshments in their sukkah.
7:30 p.m. service, Beth Emeth, 13702 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West
623-584-7210 or bethemeth1@juno.com
Saturday, Oct. 3
Laughs and Pizza in the Hut
The Valley of the Sun JCC offers a night of prayer, pizza and comedy. JCC youth and the Arizona Jewish Theatre's improv troupe will provide the comedy.
7:30-9 p.m., VOSJCC sukkah, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
Member cost: $8 adults, $5 child
Nonmember cost: $12 adult, $5 child
Call the JCC welcome desk, 480-483-7121
Sunday, Oct. 4
Chabad of Arizona's annual family Sukkot celebration
Games2u provides Xbox 360 & Nintendo Wii on five huge screens. Other activities include inflatable bouncies, finger painting, crafts, pizza and popcorn.
7:15 p.m. at Chabad in Phoenix, 2110 E. Lincoln Drive
Call 602-944-2753 or e-mail info@chabadofphoenix.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Ahavat Shalom Congregation Sukkot party
Includes pizza ($12/pie, $2/slice), wild animal show, make-your-own Simchat Torah flag, build an edible sukkah, shake the lulav and etrog.
Free admission.
4:30-6:30 p.m., 6120 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale
Rabbi@AhavatShalomAZ.org
Thursday, Oct. 8
Friendship Circle “Pizza in the Hut”
Children with special needs and their families, volunteers and their families, and the community are all invited to join the Friendship Circle for a Sukkot celebration. The evening includes pizza, a moon bounce, arts and crafts, music and dancing.
5 p.m. at Chabad of Phoenix, 2110 E. Lincoln Drive
Reservations: Nomi at nomi@fcaz.org, or call the office at 602-861-1600. Volunteers get in free, for everyone else, admission is $8.
Thursday, Oct. 8
YJP Sukkot under the Stars at the JCC
6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Young Jewish Phoenix (YJP) celebrates Sukkot under the stars in the JCC sukkah. Light appetizers and wine will be served. YJP will be collecting toiletries for the JFCS Senior Toiletries Holiday Project.
The holiday project wish list includes: (Only full-size items; no sample or hotel sizes): toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, soap - liquid hand soap, liquid or gel bath soap, body wash (not bar soap), moisturizers (for face, hand and body), Band-Aids, razors, shaving cream, lip balm, tissues and toilet paper.
There is no charge to attend this event, but reservations are required: E-mail Samantha, sjaeger@jewishphoenix.org, by Oct. 5.
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