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Sukkot

Sukkot

Sukkot 2013 begins at sundown on Wednesday, September 18. The holiday continues for a week, culminating in Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, which are the same day in Reform and Israeli traditions and successive days in Conservative and Orthodox traditions.

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Thanksgiving: The American Sukkot

Thanksgiving: The American Sukkot

By Rabbi Navah Levine, Rabbi-Educator, Temple Emeth The leaves have fallen and there are no Jewish holidays… It must be November! But wait... As I... Read More
Sunday School for Jewish Studies

The Fall Holidays of Judaism

This past Sunday I had the privilege of leading an interactive presentation on the Fall Holidays of Judaism, with a focus on universal themes. About... Read More
Judaism 101: Sukkot and the Opportunity for Change

Judaism 101: Sukkot and the Opportunity for Change

Most of our holidays commemorate specific events: Passover recalls the exodus from Egypt, Hanukkah the rededication of the Temple following a military victory against the... Read More
Shamefully Simple Tzimmes

Shamefully Simple Tzimmes

Tzimmes is an Ashkenazi specialty generally associated with Rosh Hashannah due to its sweetness. There are as many variations on tzimmes as there are Jews,... Read More
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Four Kids, Old Traditions and New Meanings

Four Kids, Old Traditions and New Meanings

By Dan BrosgolDirector of Prozdor at Hebrew College Boston isn’t like anywhere else. For that I’m grateful. Eastern Massachusetts is a crucible of history, innovation,... Read More
Posted in: Kids & Parenting
Celebrate Sukkot with a Holiday-Themed Mystery Book

Celebrate Sukkot with a Holiday-Themed Mystery Book

With the holiday of Sukkot starting Monday, October 1, and lasting for seven days, you may be planning to spend some time outdoors in a... Read More
Posted in: Kids & Parenting
Celebrate Fall with Fruit and Vegetable Stamp Art

Celebrate Fall with Fruit and Vegetable Stamp Art

Too many vegetables in your CSA and not enough time to cook? Turn leftovers into art stamps that you and your kids can use to... Read More
Posted in: Kids & Parenting
Join Us for the 4th Annual Supper in the Sukkah

Join Us for the 4th Annual Supper in the Sukkah

CJP’s Families with Young Children group warmly invites you to attend this week's event: 4th Annual Supper in the Sukkah Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 5... Read More
Posted in: Kids & Parenting
Stuffed Cabbage (aka Holishkes): Edible Torahs for Sukkot

Stuffed Cabbage (aka Holishkes): Edible Torahs for Sukkot

Most Ashkenazi Jewish food traditions can be summed up with the sentence, "Our ancestors were poor, and this is what they could afford to eat."... Read More
Posted in: Food
Sukkah Specialties: Sushi, Ice Cream, Beer, and more

Sukkah Specialties: Sushi, Ice Cream, Beer, and more

Imagine dining al fresco, enjoying the fall season’s finest fare, and putting work aside for two full days. Sound enticing?? Good, then you’ll love Sukkot, the... Read More
Posted in: 20s & 30s
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Camp Pembroke, a Cohen Camp for GIRLS

Camp Pembroke, a Cohen Camp for GIRLS

The only all-girls, trans-denominational Jewish camp in New England, Camp Pembroke is a unique sisterhood and spirited community. Located near Cape Cod, Pembroke offers a classic summer of fun, sun,... Read More
Camp Tel Noar, a NUT-FREE Cohen Camp

Camp Tel Noar, a NUT-FREE Cohen Camp

Spirited and NUT-FREE, Camp Tel Noar offers a summer of fun, forever friends and confidence, all infused with Jewish living and values. We invite your child to join Camp Tel... Read More
Chabad Jewish Center of Needham

Chabad Jewish Center of Needham

The Chabad Jewish Center is a multi-service organization serving the Jewish communities of Needham, Dedham, Dover, and Westwood. At Chabad we are dedicated to serving the Jewish community with Ahavas... Read More
Congregation Agudath Achim (Taunton)

Congregation Agudath Achim (Taunton)

As a progressive, independent 100-year-old congregation, we serve the Greater Taunton Area Jewish community with weekly Shabbat morning services, monthly Shabbat evening services, a religious school for children birth to... Read More
Congregation B'nai Shalom

Congregation B'nai Shalom

Established in 1977, Congregation B'nai Shalom is a Reform Jewish congregation made up of more than 400 households. Coming from diverse backgrounds, we join together in worship, education, and celebration... Read More
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Congregation B'nai Torah

Congregation B'nai Torah

Our Temple is a growing congregation of over 220 families. Located in Sudbury, Massachusetts; B’nai Torah was founded in 1974 by a small group of people who wanted to participate... Read More
Listed in: Synagogues - Reform
Congregation Beth Israel (Andover)

Congregation Beth Israel (Andover)

Congregation Beth Israel, the Merrimack Valley's oldest "new" congregation, combines a start-up spirit with over a century of history and experience. We are an active and vibrant congregation which celebrates... Read More
Congregation Beth Israel (Worcester)

Congregation Beth Israel (Worcester)

Congregation Beth Israel is a warm, welcoming egalitarian community affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Our synagogue focuses on Jewish core values: studying Torah, joining in communal prayer,... Read More
Congregation Beth Israel (Malden)

Congregation Beth Israel (Malden)

The fashionable West End of Malden is the perfect location for young families looking for upscale, affordable housing just minutes from downtown Boston by nearby subway. Our community offers Jewish... Read More
Congregation Dorshei Tzedek

Congregation Dorshei Tzedek

Dorshei Tzedek is a dynamic and growing Reconstructionist congregation. We are dedicated to Jewish learning and to ethical Jewish living in the modern world. Our religious school is a Reconstructionist... Read More

Sukkot Recipes

One of the most important mitzvot of Sukkot is eating in the Sukkah, so you wouldn't want those meals to be boring!

created at: 2011-10-10

PAN ROASTED CARROTS WITH GOLDEN RAISINS, PINE NUTS AND CAPERS
These fall flavors make a sweet and savory side dish. You can thank chef Michael Leviton of Lumière for sharing his recipe.

created at: 2011-10-10SUKKOT SPAGHETTI SQUASH
A twist on an Italian classic is an annual favorite in Prozdor director Dan Brosgol's sukkah.

created at: 2011-10-10

ESROG KUGEL
While the esrog (aka etrog, aka citron) is primarily used for rituals on Sukkot, it can also lend a seasonal flavor to your Sukkot cooking.

created at: 2011-10-10CONCORD GRAPE PIE
The grapes are local and in season, and the flavor works much better for pie than it does for wine, no offense to Manischewitz. You'll love this recipe from food blogger Molly Parr.