Temple Sholom Invites Community to celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah 2026/5787

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Temple Sholom invites the community to celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah with a full slate of festive, family-friendly programming.

The celebration kicks off September 25 with Shabbat Sukkot (with a nosh before services in the Sukkah), followed by Shabbat Shacharit (Sukkot in the Woods service) & potluck on September 26. On September 29, families are invited to "Pizza in the Hut" and a hands-on Make Your Own Edible Sukkah program.

The festivities continue into October with Simchat Torah, beginning October 2 with a pizza dinner and Kabbalat Shabbat service that includes Consecration for the congregation's newest students. Shabbat and Simchat Torah Shacharit, Sukkot Yizkor, and a community potluck lunch will be observed October 3.

“We are excited to welcome members of the community to our beautiful Sukkah throughout the celebrations of Sukkot. Personally, Sukkot is my favorite holiday and I enjoy taking as many meals as I can in the Sukkah through the holiday.” -President Linda Nieporent

The full schedule and additional details are available at sholomnj.org.

For more information, please contact:
Temple Sholom
1925 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone: 908-889-4900
Email: office@sholomnj.org