סוכות Sukkot - Hebrew Institute of Riverdale

SUKKOT 2025/5786

Schedule |Laws & Customs| Lulav & Etrog | Communal Meals | Golden Age |Youth Events | Simchat Beit Hashoeva | Hoshana Rabba Live | Shemini Atzeret | Simchat Torah

Sukkot begins on Monday evening, October 6th

Please click here for the Sukkot schedule.
Laws and Customs available here.
Building a Sukkah Laws and Customs available here.

For details on purchasing a Lulav & Etrog with Bnei Akiva please click here.
Schedule of sale times @ the Bayit and discount code at bottom of this page.

Communal Dinner in the Bayit Sukkah: Monday evening October 6th (1st night) following tefillah. Click here to register with early bird prices until September 30th!

Eating in the Sukkah: There are two Sukkot at the Bayit. On the terrace and in the driveway. Those that do not have a Sukkah of their own are welcome to bring food to eat at the Bayit. During Bayit events access to the terrace Sukkah may be limited, while the driveway Sukkah will be available for guests all the time. Please be mindful of the time if you see that people are waiting for a table.

Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot, October 11th
The community is invited is invited to a kiddush Luncheon in loving memory of
Mendel & Betty Trachtman z"l, sponsored by their children Sima Littman and
Chaim Trachtman.

Opportunities for Women to read Kohelet (Shabbat Shmini Atzeret) and Leyn (Simchat Torah)

Men and women are warmly invited to read a Perek from Megilat Kohelet on Shabbat after Tefillah (October 11th). Please reach out to Rabbanit Bracha at rabbanitbracha@thebayit.org to coordinate.

Women are warmly invited to read one or more Aliyot on Simchat Torah for other women (Wednesday, October 15th). Please reach out to Rabbanit Bracha at rabbanitbracha@thebayit.org to coordinate.

Special Sukkot Shiur for Women, Shabbat, October 11th : 4:15pm, Lower Level Beit Midrash

"Under the Stars: Rethinking 'Home' on Sukkot": On Sukkot, we leave behind solid walls and sturdy roofs to dwell in a fragile sukkah, open to wind, rain, and starlight. Through Torah, Midrash, and modern poetry, we’ll explore what Sukkot can teach us about home, impermanence, and the search for spiritual shelter.

Please note: We are offering childcare for your children (including snacks) from 4:15pm - 5:30pm during the shiur with Rabbanit Bracha. Childcare will be in the Right Hand Social Hall. Registration for childcare is required. Please register here by October 10th.

Spark! Kids' Day, Monday, October 6th: 10:00am-1:00pm. Bring your kids to the Bayit Sukkah for arts & crafts, decorations, games, stories and snacks - while you get ready for Yom Tov. Click here to register with early bird prices until October 3rd!

Golden Age & SAR Sukkah Celebration, Thursday, October 9th: Older members are invited to celebrate Sukkot with SAR students. Learn together and enjoy lunch in the Sukkah. Cost $15/person. Registration required by 10/3, click here to register.

Simchat Beit Hashoevah: Sunday, October 12th, 5:30pm-7:15pm: Join family and friends at this year’s festivities, as we welcome
our Kulanu Chaverim and celebrate Sukkot with the merriment of live music with Midlife Band, dancing, and sumptuous dairy dinner! Cost: $30/adult, $20/child. Early Bird Discount of $10 by 10/10. Click here to register.

Hoshana Rabba Live! Monday, October 13th: Shacharit: 6:00am, Musical Hallel led by Rav Steven @ the Bayit Band will begin around 8:30am. Children's instruments will be provided during Hallel. Arava beating around 11:15am. Light breakfast served following tefillah in the Bayit Sukkah.

Tuesday, October 14th, Shemini Atzeret Riverdale Unity Gathering: 3:45pm-4:45pm, corner of Independence & 237th St.

Tuesday, October 14th, Israeli Simchat Torah: Join us on Tuesday, October 14th for a Simchat Torah Hakafot and lunch with friends and neighbors comfortably socializing in Hebrew. Cost: Early bird discount of $40/person ; $20/child 4-13 and $120/family ends Friday, October 10th. After that date the price goes up to $50/adult; $30/child 4-13; $10/child 3 and younger; $150/family. Click here to register.

12th Annual Simchat Torah Teen Bash: Simchat Torah, Tuesday, October 14th: 8:30pm - 10:00pm. All 6th to 12th graders welcome, registration required. Please register here.

Four Species / Arbat Haminim - Pre-order at www.bneiakiva.org/mifal/ with
promo code BANA5786 for $5 discount with pre-order.
Purchase at the Bayit:
• Thursday, October 2nd (Motzaei Yom Kippur): 9:30pm-11:00pm
• Friday, October 3rd: 7:15am-9:30am
• Motzaei Shabbat, October 4th: 8:00pm-10:00pm
• Sunday, October 5th: 8:00am-10:00am
• Monday, October 6th: 7:30am-10:30am
All proceeds from this sale go toward scholarships and other Zionist youth programs.