Sukkot, a Hebrew word meaning "booths" or "huts," refers to the
Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest, as well
as the commemoration of the forty years of Jewish wandering in
the desert after Sinai. Sukkot is celebrated five days after Yom
Kippur on the 15th of Tishrei and is marked by several distinct
traditions. One tradition, which takes the commandment to "dwell
in booths" literally, is to build a sukkah, a booth or hut. A
sukkah is often erected by Jews during this festival, and it is
common practice for some to eat and even live in these temporary
dwellings during Sukkot. Join our Sukkot Celebration on Erev
Sukkot, Sunday, September 30, to decorate our sukkah, enjoy a
pizza dinner and attend the 7:00 p.m. Sukkot service. For more
information about our Sukkot Celebration or to receive our email
newsletter, please contact Kathy at Learn More About Sukkot
Congregation Gates of Heaven 852 Ashmore Ave. Schenectady, NY
12309 518-374-8173 518-374-3444 fax