Congregation Sha'are Shalom Gates of Peace
Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah
Friday, September 29- Sunday, October 8
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The fall holidays aren't over yet!
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Dinner in the sukkah, get-togethers, services, and dancing with the Torah!
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Pizza Party in the Sukkah
Sunday, October 1 at 11:30am

Grab a slice of pizza and celebrate Sukkot with your CSS friends! Bring the whole family to enjoy a nosh together in the Sukkah. RSVPs are not required but are helpful for planning.
There is no charge, but donations are welcome to help cover our costs.
Friday, September 29 at 6:30pm
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Saturday, September 30 at 9:30am
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Sunday, October 1 at 9:30am
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Hoshanah Rabbah Service with Congregation Beth Emeth
Friday, October 6 at 9:30 am
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Sukkot services in the main sanctuary and on Zoom
Cigars & Scotch in the Sukkah
Sunday, October 1
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Please join the Men’s Club from 6 to 8pm in our lit Sukkah. If you would like, bring a cigar for yourself and/or bring your favorite scotch to share. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided.
RSVP required by 5pm Friday, September 29th to Jeremy and Steve at mens_club@shaare-shalom.org
Sisterhood Wine and Dessert
in the Sukkah
Tuesday, October 3 at 7:30pm
Join us for dessert and wine outdoors in the CSS Sukkah on October 3rd from 7:30pm to approximately 8:30 to 9:00pm. We are looking forward to hopefully seeing many of our Sisterhood ladies for fun, connection, and bonding during Sukkot. Non-alcoholic drinks, wine, and dessert will be provided.
Please RSVP to Michelle Leichty and Amy Glancey at sisterhood@shaare-shalom.org by Sunday, October 1 so we can plan desserts/drinks accordingly.
Please note, this event is weather permitting.
The Pop-Up Sukkah, popping up near you!
Would you like to do the Sukkot blessings, but don't have your own sukkah?
Sign up to have Rabbi Tow come visit your house with our pop-up sukkah! You can shake the lulav and etrog without worrying about building one yourself!
Tuesday, October 3- Leesburg area
Wednesday, October 4- Ashburn area
Thursday, October 5- Purcellville area
Friday, October 6
If these dates or time slots don't work for you, please contact Rabbi Tow to schedule an alternative time.
Also, if you would like a visit at an address different than what's on your membership record, please make sure to let us know.
Please sign up by Monday, October 2 at 10am.
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Saturday, October 7 at 9:30am
Shemini Atzeret services including Yizkor, in-person and online
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Sunday, October 8 at 9:00am
Simchat Torah services, in-person and online
All services will use the same Zoom link.