Sukkot

September 29 - October 6, 2023

The holiday of Sukkot commemorate the miraculous protection of the “clouds of glory” during the forty years our ancestors traversed the Sinai Desert. Ever since, we remember G‑d’s kindness and reaffirm our trust in His providence by dwelling in a sukkah–a hut of temporary construction with a roof covering of branches–for the duration of the Sukkot festival.

During Sukkot we also taking of the Four Kinds: an ethrog (citron), a lulav (palm frond), three hadassim (myrtle twigs) and two aravot (willow twigs). On each day of the festival (excepting Shabbat), we take the Four Kinds, recite a blessing over them, bring them together in and wave them in all directions. Our sages tell us that the Four Kinds represent the various types and personalities that comprise the community of Israel, whose intrinsic unity we emphasize on Sukkot.

The holiday season concludes with Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah in which we conclude the reading of the annual cycle of the Torah and begin anew. It is celebrated with dancing known as Hakafot. The overall theme of the Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah holidays is one of joy. We hope you’ll celebrate with us throughout this season.

Services & Programs

Join us for Sukkot

Whether you’ve joined Chabad Intown for Sukkot in the past or this is your first time celebrating with us, you and your family can look forward to celebrating the holy days enveloped by the uplifting spirit of discovery and solidarity in an environment where your safety is our top priority.

Services & Programs
Friday, September 29, 2023
7:07 PM Light Candles
7:30 YJP Sukkot evening Open house

Saturday, September 30, 2023
10:00 AM Morning Services
8:00 PM Light Candles

Sunday, October 1, 2023
10:00 AM Morning Services
11:30 AM Community Sukkot Festival
6:00 PM YJP Sushi in the Sukkah
7:59 PM Holiday Ends

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
6:00 PM YJP Jazz in the Sukkah (30’s event)
7:30 PM IJA Social in the Sukkah

Intown Sukkot Festival

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Join us on the second day of Sukkot, October 1, 11:00 - 1:00 for an enjoyable fun filled morning complete with Lulav and Etrog shaking, games for the kids, delicious foods, blessings in the Sukkah and more. No charge but your reservation in advance of the holiday (before September 29) is appreciated. RSVP today

Lulav & Ethrog

Order your Lulav and Ethrog today!

Jewish unity is one of the central themes of Sukkot. The four kinds you are holding symbolize four types of Jews, with differing levels of Torah knowledge and observance. Bringing them together represents our unity as a nation—despite our external differences. So in this spirit of unity, be sure to share your arba minim with your Jewish friends and neighbors! Order The Four Kinds today!

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah

October 6-8, 2023

The holiday season concludes with Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah in which we conclude the reading of the annual cycle of the Torah and begin anew. It is celebrated with dancing known as Hakafot. The overall theme of the Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah holidays is one of joy. We hope you’ll celebrate with us throughout this season.

Services & Programs
Shabbat Chol Hamoed, SHEMINI ATZERET & SIMCHAT TORAH

Friday, October 6, 2023
6:57 PM Light Shabbat Candles
7:00 PM Evening Services Followed by Kiddush & Hakafot

Saturday, October 7, 2023
10:00 AM Morning Services
11:30 AM Yizkor Memorial Service
7:45 PM Evening Services Followed by Kiddush Dinner & Hakafot
7:51 PM Candle lighting
8:00 PM YJP Simchat Torah

Sunday, October 8, 2023
10:00 AM Morning Services Followed by Kiddush & Hakafot
7:50 PM Holiday Ends