Sukkot & Simchat Torah

Sukkot

October 9-16, 2022

Sukkot, a Hebrew word meaning “booths” or “huts,” refers to the Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest. It also commemorates the 40 years of Jewish wandering in the desert after the giving of the Torah atop Mt. Sinai. Learn more at reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/sukkot.

Simchat Torah

October 17-18, 2022

Simchat Torah is a fun-filled day during which we celebrate the completion of the annual reading of the Torah and affirm Torah as one of the pillars on which we build our lives. In reform congregations, it is celebrated concurrently with Sh’mini Atzeret. Learn more at reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/shmini-atzeret-and-simchat-torah.