A Gesher Open Invitation for Sukkot
THREE SUKKOT CELEBRATIONS AT GESHER
Gesher is celebrating Shabbat During Sukkot in the Gesher/P’nai Or Sukkah
in Collaboration with Congregation P’nai Or
Please note: All meals are very festive potluck vegetarian/pescetarian. Dress for the weather. We will enjoy the evening outdoors in the sukkah, with patio (Sukkah) heaters, as needed. We have a heated tent for backup in inclement weather.
Wednesday, October 16th - The First Night of Sukkot
5 - Arrive at 5 if you would like to help decorate the Sukkah
5:30 - Enjoy A Delicious, Festive pot-luck pescatarian Dinner with candlelighting, dancing, we coming mystery guests and singing inside the Gesher Sukkah
7:00ish Sukkot Services led by P'nai Or, in the Gesher Sukkah
Friday, October 18th - Shabbat Eve of Sukkot
5:00 - Come at 5 if you would like to wave the lulav and etrog before dinner or decorate the sukkah
5:30 - Enjoy A Delicious, Festive pescatarian pot-luck Shabbat Dinner with candlelighting, dancing, welcoming mystery guests and singing inside the Gesher Sukkah
Sukkot Services to follow Shabbat dinner, led by P'nai Or, in the Gesher Sukkah
——————————-
Saturday, October 19th - Shabbat Morning of Sukkot
10:00 am - Shabbat Services led by P’nai Or
Noon - Shabbat Lunch with Study of the Book of Ecclesiastes
5:30 - Enjoy A Delicious, Festive Holiday Dinner with candlelighting, dancing and singing in the Gesher Sukkah
7:00 Sukkot Services led by P'nai Or, in the Gesher Sukkah
Sukkot is called the “season of our joy.”
The season’s test is in these words of Kohellet (Ecclesiastes). “There is nothing new under the sun” and “all of life is vapor.”These words are the pondering of an old king, who has tasted power and knows better: there’s more to life than dominance and control. Vulnerability leads to openness and connection. Awareness of death leads to passion and understanding that life is precious. The decision to lead a holy life, which involves sharing one’s gifts, leads to a life that is purposeful and has meaning. This is the underlying message of Sukkot. Be joyful; let’s celebrate!
Please let us know if you’re coming.