A Jewish Holiday That's Like Decorating a Christmas Tree?
Oct. 9
Jewish Gateways presents: A Jewish Holiday That's Like Decorating a Christmas Tree?
DATE/TIME: Friday, October 9 6:15pm-9:00pm
LOCATION: Jewish Gateways 409 Liberty Street El Cerrito, CA, 94530 510-559-8140 http://www.jewishgateways.org/
COST/REGISTRATION: First-time participants, potluck contribution or $7, RSVP required. http://www.jewishgateways.org/node/147/signup
MORE INFO: Website: http://www.jewishgateways.org/events/2009/oct/9/jewish-holiday-thats-like-decorating-christmas-tree
Email: rabbibridget@jewishgateways.org
Phone: 510-559-8140
Contact: Rabbi Bridget Wynne
DESCRIPTION: Yes. Ornaments hanging from branches, fragrant leaves, sparkly lights, it's . . . Sukkot! Join us for a no-experience-necessary celebration, and a delicious dinner. All are welcome. Sukkot honors the fall harvest, and the ancient Jews who lived in makeshift huts as they wandered in the desert. The tradition is to build a hut outdoors called a sukkah, and to decorate it with ornaments, paper chains, gourds, strings of lights, branches, and whatever else you want. It's traditional to eat in the sukkah, and even to sleep in it. Celebrate with us in our Sukkah. All are welcome, whether you're Jewish or just curious. Childcare free by reservation.
After gathering at 6:15, we'll continue with:
6:30 - Candle lighting and dinner
7:30 - Rabbi Bridget leads a lively discussion about this fun and often-overlooked holiday8:15 - Dessert and schmoozing (time to hang out and chat)
About Jewish Gateways: Are you seeking connections to Jewish life and community? Do you want to explore Jewish identity in an open environment? Jewish Gateways is here to help. We welcome wandering or wondering Jews & non-Jews, singles, couples, & families, those in interfaith & multiracial relationships, Jews-by-Choice, adult children of interfaith families, members of the LGBT community, & people of color.
Run dates: 2009-09-27 - 2009-10-09 |
