Festivals
- Sukkot is celebrated in Seaside’s sukkah – Kiddish moves to the Sukkah after services. The sukkah is available throughout the Festival as a venue for sharing a meal or communal singing and other celebrations. The Membership Committee offers a “Pizza in the Hut” meal during Sukkot.
- Shmini Azeret continues our celebration of Sukkot and offers another opportunity to recite Yizkor.
- Simchat Torah is a lively celebration, featuring Aliyot and Hakafot (circle dancing) with Torahs for all, and a wide variety of songs and music. Weather permitting, we dance inside and outside.
- Seaside holds a festive Hanukkah party with menorah lighting, music, latkes and treats for all ages.
- Tu B’Shevat is celebrated with a Tree Seder and planting of trees when weather permits.
- Purim is celebrated with costumed members reading the Megillah, leading songs, performing a Spiel. Groggers and Hamantaschen available for all.
- Spring activities also include observances of Lag B’Omer, Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) and Israel Independence Day (Yom Ha Atzmaut).
- Shavuot is observed with study sessions and a festival service including Yizkor.
- Tisha B’Av is observed with the traditional reading of Lamentations (Aicha) and other readings.
Sat, July 27 2024 21 Tammuz 5784
