Sukkot Schedule Lulav and Etrog Reserve Sukkah Meals Simchat Torah Public Sukkahs
Following the seven joyous days of Sukkot, we come to the happy holiday of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. The first day is known by its biblical name, Shemini Atzeret. We still dwell in the Sukkah, but without a blessing. The second day is known as Simchat Torah, during which we complete and immediately begin the annual Torah reading cycle. This joyous milestone is marked with dancing, traditionally following seven circuits known as Hakafot. Both days are celebrated by nightly candle lighting, festive meals, and desisting from work. In Israel, the entire holiday is compacted into one heady 24-hour period. We have a beautiful bima cover, embroidered with all the names of those murdered on Oct. 7th as we commemorate their yahrzeit this Simchas Torah. Join us for as we celebrate our un-shakeable faith in Hashem!
Schedule
Hoshana Rabbah, Friday, October 2, 2026
Services for Hashana Rabbah will be held at Chabad UES, 419 East 77th Street
7:30 am Shacharit and special Hoshana Services
Hoshaanot are available for sale.
What is Hoshana Rabbah? Click here
Shemini Atzeret Eve
All Holiday Events will take place at Park East Synagogue 164 East 68th Street
Friday eve, October 2
Shabbos and Shemini Atzeret Eve
Light Candles 6:18 pm
Mincha/Maariv
Followed by beautiful Kiddush in the Sukkah
And Hakafot exclusively Chabad!
Shabbos and Shemini Atzeret Day
Shabbos, October 3
Services 9:00 am
Yizkor 10:30 am
followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah
Mincha/Maariv 6:15 pm
Candle Lighting after 7:15 pm
(from a pre-existing flame)
Grand Kiddush
8:00 pm: Simchat Torah Street Festival 68th Street between 3rd and Lexington Aves.
Hakafot & Childrens Activities
Simchat Torah Day
Sunday, October 4
Services 9:00 am
Chattan Bereishit, Chattan Torah
Followed by Grand Kiddush
Mincha 5:45 pm
Farbrengen 6:00 pm
Followed by Maariv and Havdala
Holiday ends 7:13 pm
