2021 Sukkot Holiday Programs
Monday, September 20, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
RSVP Required, Open to Members and the Public
This event will be livestreamed. The service will take place in our courtyard and the presentation will be indoors in the Martin Meyer Sanctuary.
Experience the joy of Sukkot with your community. The evening will include a presentation by the internationally renowned artist, Shimon Attie (and twin brother of our own Cantor Attie), as well as music and a brief service in our courtyard sukkah. Shimon Attie’s new project, Night Watch, will travel the San Francisco Bay shoreline from September 17-19. All are encouraged to experience the floating installation and the artist’s retrospective exhibition at the Catharine Clark Gallery, and then meet the artist and learn more about his powerful work. For the complete schedule of Night Watch viewings around the Bay Area, and related public programs, click here.

Click below to read more about Shimon Attie and his latest work, Night Watch.
Tuesday, September 21, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
RSVP Required, Open to Members and Guests
Our Sukkot Festival Service, planned for 9:30 am September 21, has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. For our full Sukkot schedule, please visit emanuelsf.org/sukkot. Chag Sameach!
Wednesday, September 22, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
RSVP Required, Open to Members
As we end the High Holy Days, and reflect on opportunities for repairing our world, you may ask yourself, “What’s next?” Join us on Sukkot to learn about the social justice opportunities that Tzedek Council has planned for the coming year. Gather in our beautiful sukkah, meet like-minded congregants, and hear about our accomplishments from the past year and plans for 2021-22. Hear about our partnership with Youth Spirit Artworks, meet their youth leaders, and contribute your creative talents to an art project that will be installed in their tiny house village (the nation’s first!) in Oakland. This will be a space to connect, create, and take action with your Emanu-El community. Led by Rabbi Ryan Bauer.
Thursday, September 23, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
RSVP Required, Open to Members
Men of Congregation Emanu-El have a monthly opportunity to socialize and study with Senior Rabbi Jonathan Singer and fellow congregants. This group provides a small group experience so important to building community. This Sukkot, you’ll have the opportunity for a Sukkot learning session at the Synagogue in our beautiful courtyard with Rabbi Jonathan Singer.
Friday, September 24, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
RSVP Required, Open to Members and Guests
Join us in community as we move outdoors for a special Shabbat service in our courtyard sukkah. The evening will be a spiritual celebration of the holiday, with beautiful music and the shaking of the Etrog and Lulav. This event will be livestreamed.
Sunday, September 26, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
RSVP Required, Open to Members and Guests, $8 per person
Help us kick off WOMEN OF EMANU-EL, a re-envisioned group created for women-identified members of all ages, to join together to strengthen the voice of women in our community and help to foster personal and spiritual growth thru various activities and community-building events. This first Sukkot event will be a private tour of the San Francisco Botanical Gardens, with tour guide and member, Marjory Kaplan. Bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy while you schmooze in the garden at the end of the tour.
Monday, September 27, 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
RSVP Required, Open to Members and Guests
Join us for a Yizkor (Remembrance) Memorial Service, which is recited on the eighth day of Sukkot (Shemini Atzeret). It is said by every person who has lost a parent or other loved ones. Led by Rabbi Jason Rodich and Cantor Marsha Attie.
Monday, September 27, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
RSVP Required, Open to Members
Rejoice with us as we mark the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings and the beginning of a new cycle! We will meet at the staircase at 8th Ave. and Lake St for a festive parade with the Torah, as we return to our courtyard for music and revelry. The perfect celebration for all ages!
All in-person programs are subject to change due to COVID restrictions. Check this page for the most up-to-date information.
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