סוכת ושמחת תורה
Sukkot and Simchat Torah
Services and Events
Sukkot is known as זמן שמחתנו/z'man simchateinu, the time of our joy.
We are delighted to have so many opportunities to celebrate together as a community.
Nehar Shalom is thrilled to co-host the JP Community Sukkah this year
at Nehar Shalom, 6 Eliot Street.
Please contact Cynthia at communications@neharshalom.org with any questions.
Thursday, September 24th
Sukkah Decorating and Arba Minim pickup
4:30pm-6:00pm at the Sukkah, at Nehar Shalom, 6 Eliot Street
Please stop by to make a decoration or help hang some lights and tapestries. Come for five minutes or twenty-five! We’ll have activities for kiddos and people of all ages are encouraged to attend. Arba Minim pick-up and assembly with Rabbi Victor will happen at the same time.
ORDER FORM for lulav and etrog through Nehar Shalom. Deadline: Tuesday, September 22nd
Friday, September 25th
Erev Sukkot Pizza Shabbat for Families
6:00pm at Nehar Shalom, 6 Eliot St.
Nehar Shalom families with children are welcome to join us in the Sukkah for an Erev Sukkot Shabbat Pizza Dinner. While this event is geared to families with children 9 and under, others are welcome! Kindly RSVP to Becky Silverstein (silverstein.becky@gmail.com), including number of adults and children and any dietary needs. Pizza topping preferences welcome.
Saturday, September 26th
Shabbat and Day 1 Sukkot Morning Services
9:00am at Nehar Shalom, 6 Eliot St. Please note the service begins at 9:00, not 9:30!
Join Nehar Shalom for spirited services.
12:30pm Followed by Kiddush and BYO lunch in the Sukkah
Saturday, October 3rd
Shabbat and Shemini Atzeret Morning Services
10:00am at Nehar Shalom, 6 Eliot St. Please note the service begins at 10:00, not 9:30!
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Please join us for a creative morning service that will include a contemplative Hallel; honoring the yahrzeit/anniversary of the attacks on Israeli communities on October 7, 2023; Yizkor; and a musaf service including geshem, the prayer for rain. There will be no regular Shaharit or Torah service.
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There is no tot Shabbat today
Saturday, October 3rd
Erev Simchat Torah Service
7:30pm at Nehar Shalom, 6 Eliot St.
Sunday, October 4th
Simchat Torah Morning Service
9:00am at Nehar Shalom, 6 Eliot St. Please note the service begins at 9:00, not 9:30!
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Join us for a full and spirited Simchat Torah morning service, which will include hakafot/dancing with the Torah scrolls and activities for children. Please check back here for specific timing.