Printed fromChabadBerkeley.org
  • Shabbat Sukkah DinnerFri Sept. 25, 7pm 1708 University Ave. Berkeley See More Info and RSVP
  • Community Sukkot CelebrationThurs, Oct 1, 5pm-7pm, Dreamland Playground @ Aquatic Park More details
  • IDF Commando Sassy ReuvenOct 9, Fri Shabbat dinner 7pm, 1710 University Ave
    Oct 10, Sat Shabbat lunch 1pm, 1710 University Ave     RSVP here
  • Hebrew School CKidsSign up for Chabad Hebrew C-Kids School Sign up here
  • Order your Lulav & EtrogWant to make a blessing on your very own Lulav & Etrog this Sukkot? Purchase your own set this year! Order Now
Programs
Synagogue Services
Adult Education
Upcoming Events & Holiday Celebrations
Personal Services
Hebrew School
Day Camp
I would like to...
Donate
Connect
Place Ad in the Calender
Learn Online
Shabbat & Holidays
Candle Lighting Times
Berkeley, CA 94705
Light Shabbat / Holiday Candles at
6:43 PM  -  Friday, September 25
Light Holiday Candles after
7:38 PM  -  Shabbat, September 26
Holiday Ends
7:37 PM  -  Sunday, September 27
Weekly Torah Portion
Vezot Hab'rachah
Upcoming Holiday
Sukkot
Sep. 25 - Oct. 2
Weekly Magazine
9 Reasons You'll Love Sitting in a Sukkah
For just over one week a year, the Jewish world moves out to the shady confines of the sukkah. Here are nine reasons you'll want to pull up a chair.
By Menachem Posner
10 Yom Tov (Holiday) Myths and Misconceptions
Is it the same as Shabbat?
By Yehuda Altein
12 of the World's Most Interesting Sukkahs
A sukkah can be built anywhere, in any way that suits the builder.
By Rivka Turk
Why Is Sukkot Happier Than Any Other Jewish Holiday?
Passover is the "Season of Our Liberation," Shavuot is the "Season of the Giving of Our Torah" and Sukkot is described simply as the "Season of Our Rejoicing!"
By Yehuda Shurpin
Can I Build a Sukkah Under a Tree or Awning?
And Other Common Sukkah Q&A
By Yehuda Shurpin
Read more »
Learning & Inspiration
  • 9 Reasons You'll Love Sitting in a SukkahFor just over one week a year, the Jewish world moves out to the shady confines of the sukkah. Here... Read More
  • Help! It's Pouring Outside!A powerful Nor'easter is set to hit the Northeast United States. Do I eat in the sukkah on the first... Read More
  • One Sukkah, One Lulav, One PeopleThe two central mitzvos of Sukkos—the sukkah and the Four Kinds—have at their core the theme of Jewi... Read More
  • Under the Stars, We LightBlessings and instructions for Sukkot candle lighting. Read More
  • The Festival of Sukkot Begins Tonight!A Guide to the Jewish Holiday of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, and the Meanings Behind It Read More
Latest Photos