Sukkot in the community

Sukkot in the community

Teacher Michal Wasserlauf shakes a lulav for her first- graders. (All photos by Hillary Viders)
Teacher Michal Wasserlauf shakes a lulav for her first- graders. (All photos by Hillary Viders)
Adam Schwartzbard, Temple Emanu-El’s director of youth engagement, shares an etrog with a student.
Rabbi Jeremy Ruberg, Temple Emanu-El’s rabbi for lifelong learning, is in the sukkah.

Sukkot in Closter

On October 20, Temple Emanu-El of Closter’s religious school held its Sukkot celebration for children of all ages. Students enjoyed a hands-on learning experience with the lulav and etrog in the sukkah. Each grade had the opportunity to spend time in the sukkah to shake the lulav, smell the etrog, and have a festive snack. In addition to the rituals, the students decorated the sukkah with their own handmade crafts.

Chabad of Hackensack’s sukkah was filled to capacity with families. (All photos by Chabad of Hackensack)
Rabbi Mendy Kaminker, partially obscured in the back, is in the sukkah with his guests.

Sukkot in Hackensack

Chabad of Hackensack held “Sushi and Soups in the Sukkah” on October 20. A lively crowd filled the sukkah for food, mitzvot, games, and a joyful sense of community.

“We were thrilled by the incredible turnout,” Rabbi Mendy Kaminker said. “It’s clear that we might need a bigger sukkah next year!”

“It was beautiful to see people come together to experience the joy of Sukkot,” Shterna Kaminker said. “We can’t wait to celebrate at Simchat Torah with hakafot — dancing and rejoicing together!”

Go to www.ChabadHackensack.com for information.

Temple Emeth in Teaneck’s Teen Community and helpers built the shul’s sukkah. They’re standing with Rabbi Steven Sirbu, at right. (All photos by Barbara Balkin)
Congregants of Temple Emeth enjoyed a meal in the sukkah on October 16.

Sukkot in Teaneck

Mike Maron and Deb Ross greet Bob Ashe, the hospital’s director of food and nutrition, in the sukkah.

Mike Maron, Holy Name’s CEO, and Deborah Ross, the program’s organizer, are surrounded by administrators, physicians, and volunteers in the hospital’s sukkah.

Sukkot in Teaneck

Mike Maron, the CEO of Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, invited staff and community members to a program in the hospital’s sukkah on October 22. The inspirational event was shared by employees, friends, and community leaders. The sukkah was on the lobby level patio. Deborah Ross, Holy Name’s clinical software specialist/information technology, and community leader, organized the program.

 

 

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