Chag Sameach!
We are excited to welcome you to join us for our Sukkot, Shmini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah celebrations. Keep reading to find out more about our upcoming programs.
Sukkot Happenings
September 25-October 2
Sukkot is the celebration of sacred time with its ties to nature, the Sukkah, and the successful conclusion of the High Holiday season. Please stay tuned for opportunities to gather with friends and community for food, prayer, study, conversation, and fun
Sukkah Build and Decoration
Friday, September 25
- Build: 8am
Decorate: 10:30am
We need your help to build and beautify the CNS sukkah! Join Men’s Club and Sisterhood on the Holzman Plaza for the construction and intergenerational decorating. The take-down will be on Monday, October 5, 8:00am.
SUKKOT SERVICES
Friday, September 25
6:15pm Friday Evening Festival Shabbat Service
Saturday, September 26
9:30am Shabbat and Sukkot Service (Kiddush lunch to follow)
Sunday, September 27
9:30am Sukkot Service (Kiddush lunch to follow)
Monday through Friday, September 28-October 1
7:00am Morning Minyan Chol HaMoed Sukkot Service
Friday, October 2
7:00am Morning Minyan Hoshana Rabah Service
Hoshana Rabah comes toward the end of Sukkot. The ancient custom of beating willow branches at the conclusion of morning services pulls back the curtain on early Judaism and our land-based rituals. In a time of renewed environmental concerns, this unusual tradition has regained its relevance.
Saturday, October 3
9:30am Shabbat and Shemini Atzeret Service with Yizkor (Kiddush lunch to follow)
8:00pm Simchat Torah Celebration & Service
Sunday, October 4
9:30am Simchat Torah Festival Service
Our Sukkah is Your Sukkah: Drop-in
We welcome you to pack a brown bag/picnic-style lunch and gather with your family and friends in our sukkah on the Holzman Plaza. No registration is needed.
Open dates and times:
- Monday, September 28, 11:30-4pm
- Tuesday, September 29, 11:30-4pm
- Wednesday, September 30, 11:30-4pm
ALIYAH K-6th Grade Family Dinner and Forest Treasure Hunt
Sunday, September 27, 10:00-12:00pm
Please join ALIYAH K-6 families for a warm and friendly snack in Neveh Shalom’s beautiful sukkah to kick off our harvest holiday.
CNS Young Adults Happy Hour & Board Games in the Sukkah
Sunday, September 27, 5:00-7:00pm|
Register Here
FREE fun, and casual gathering to with young Jewish adults (20s & 30s). Cocktails, drinks, and pizza will be served.
Friends are welcomed and encouraged. Please RSVP here so we know how much pizza to buy 
Questions? Contact CNS Program Director, Lisa Richmond: lrichmond@nevehshalom.org.
New Member Happy Hour in the Sukkah
Monday, September 28, 5:00pm, CNS Sukkah
Come find your people! New(ish)* members to CNS, join the clergy, staff, and the welcoming folks from the Membership and Engagement committee to learn about ways to get involved while enjoying drinks, crudités, and conversation.
*Invite is extended to members who have joined since July 1, 2025
Potluck in the Sukkah
Tuesday, September 29, 6:30pm
The entire kehillah is invited to join Men’s Club and Sisterhood in the sukkah. Bring a parve-dairy dish to share, shake the lulav, eat, and be merry!
Contact Mitch Elovitz: mitch.elovitz@fjmc.org
Teen Sukkah party for Tichon & Youth Activities!
Wednesday, September 30, 6:30-8:30pm
All 7th – 12th graders are invited to join us for a special holiday dinner and party in Neveh Shalom’s beautiful sukkah to celebrate the end of our harvest holiday together.
Wondering Jews & Wise Women Lunch in the Sukkah 202
Thursday, October 1, 12:00pm
Register Here
A fun, casual opportunity to socialize with your friends 65+. BYO parve-dairy lunch or order from Garbanzo’s Cafe at the J. RSVP: nevehshalom.org/S65
Foundation School Family Dinner
Thursday, October 9, 5:00pm
Spend time with your child’s teachers and other families!
Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor Service
The strength of the Jewish family depends on an intergenerational covenant of mutual concern. One way we demonstrate that is at Yizkor services, when we reflect on those who came before us. This is a powerful moment to replenish our memories and our love of those we have lost.
SHEMINI ATZERET SERVICE
Saturday, October 3
9:30am Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor Service
Simchat Torah
October 4-5
Simchat Torah celebrates and marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of Torah readings and the beginning of a new cycle.
Saturday, October 3
Simchat Torah Morning Service
Sunday, October 4, 9:30am
Please join us for our Simchat Torah morning service with a kiddush lunch to follow.
