Sukkot

Sukkot, a Hebrew word meaning “booths” or “huts,” refers to the Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest. It is one of the three pilgrimage festivals, along with Passover and Shavuot that were originally agricultural celebrations.  Its significance, however, goes beyond being a holiday of thanksgiving for the harvest. It is the only festival associated with an explicit commandment to rejoice. Sukkot is celebrated five days after Yom Kippur on the 15th of the month of Tishrei, and is marked by several distinct traditions.

Sukkot 2024

Wednesday, October 16

Mascots & Pizza in the Hut
5:30 p.m.—UH Sukkah
Join us for Pizza in the Hut in the UH Sukkah. Pizza and salad will be served. The cost of dinner is $5 per person. RSVP by October 11 so that we know how much food to provide. Mascots Fredbird and Louie from the St. Louis and  Louis Blues respectively will join us for at 5:45 p.m. to help us shake our lulav prior to the Sukkot Service.
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Sukkot Service in the UH Parking Lot
6:30 p.m.—UH Parking Lot, Livestream & Facebook
Join us in front of the UH Sukkah for a fun outdoor service.

Thursday, October 17

Sukkot and Shabbat Morning Service
9:00 a.m. – Millstone Sanctuary, Livestream & Facebook

For more on the history and traditions of Sukkot, click here.