Sukkot Programs 2024 (Photo: Envato)
When is Sukkot? The holiday of Sukkot always falls in September - October. Sukkot 2024 begins on Wednesday night, October 16 and ends on Wednesday night, October 23, 2024 followed by Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah which is one day in Israel (October 24) and two days outside of Israel (October 24-25).
Known as the "Feast of Tabernacles" or the "Feast of Booths," Sukkot is a joyous Jewish celebration that marks the end of the agricultural year in Israel. This unique holiday is one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals, a time when Jews would journey to the Temple in ancient times. The core spirit of Sukkot is twofold: it serves as a commemoration of the 40-year journey of the Israelites in the desert, living in temporary shelters, and as a moment to express gratitude for the year's harvest. During Sukkot, Jews eat all meals, and some even sleep, in a sukkah, a temporary hut adorned with branches. The Sukkot programs have large Sukkot in order to accommodate all the guests.
Sukkot provides a golden opportunity for a family getaway. It is a long holiday, lasting for eight days in Israel and nine days outside of Israel, the kids are on vacation and the weather is usually pleasant. This makes Sukkot an ideal time to explore new destinations, delve into cultural sightseeing, or simply unwind on sun-kissed beaches. Check our Sukkot Programs page often as we update on a regular basis.
Sukkot Programs in Italy
- Imperiale Palace Hotel in Portofino with Leisure Time Tours and the Minkowitz Family: Five-star hotel on the Ligurian Riviera featuring exclusive beach access, a holistic spa and kosher cuisine by award-winning chefs. The program provides religious services, lectures, and children's programming as well as optional tours and delectable food.
- Hotel Aurelia in Milano Marittima with Avi & Belinda Netzer with their MY Kosher Hotel Chefs: Hotel with private beach, pool, spa and Shabbat elevator. Program features gourmet meals, kids club, Synagogue, musical Simchat Beit Hashoeva, optional trips and activities for Chol Hamoed.
- MyOne Kosher Hotel in Canazei with Avi & Belinda Netzer: All year round kosher hotel with indoor heated pool, kosher restaurant, synagogue, mikveh and opportunity for outdoor activities and Chol Hamoed excursions.
- Hotel Nord-Est Cattolica on the Adriatic Coast with Kosher Holidays: Hotel located in the center of town and just a few meters from the beach has an indoor swimming pool, sauna, fitness room and games room.
- Hotel St. Raphael Terme on the Amalfi Coast with Italy Kosher Dream: Enjoy full board, Italian Kosher cuisine, pool, spa and entertainment.
- Miramare Palace Hotel in San Remo with Lux Traiteur: Luxury hotel, heated pool, children's activities and entertainment. Limited to 150 people.
Sukkot Programs in Greece
- Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort in Crete with My Tours Glatt: Resort features Six Senses Spa, stunning views, golf and water sports. Enjoy French gourmet food, nightly entertainment, shiurim, lectures, kids club, daily minyan and chazanim.
- Mediterranean Princess Hotel on the Olympus Riviera with Engel Travel: Luxury retreat offers stunning sea and mountain views with full board Glatt Mehadrin kosher meals, a spacious sukkah, Jewish and local music performances, and engaging local tours.
- Amaronda Resort & Spa on Evia Island with White and Blue: Luxury resort featuring a private beach, multiple pools, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Delight in gourmet Kosher meals, enriching shiurim, and a variety of family-friendly entertainment and activities.
Sukkot program at Hotel King David in Prague
Sukkot Programs in Prague
- Sukkot program at Hotel King David: All year round kosher hotel in the heart of the city, near tourist attractions. Hotel has an in-house shul and mikvah.
Sukkot Programs in Montenegro
- Dukley Hotels & Resorts in Budva with Asia Travel: Luxury resort with a private beach, spa, pools, and fitness room. Full board, Glatt Kosher, kids club, excursions, entertainment and a beautiful Sukkah.
Sukkot Programs in Spain
- Bless Hotel Ibiza with Royal Events: Luxury resort on the Mediterranean Sea featuring indoor and outdoor pools, Spa and water sports. Gourmet food, entertainment and shiurim.
Sukkot Programs in Dubai
- JA The Resort - JA Lakeview Hotel with Sublim'K: Five-star luxury hotel, full board, 7 pools, kids club, entertainment and spa.
Passover Programs in Albania
- Fafa Premium 5* Hotel with D'holydays: Luxury hotel on the beach. Glatt Kosher, daily minyan and inspiring shiurim, exciting excursions, separate swimming option, baby club and kids club.
Sukkot Programs in the USA
- Chabad of Flagstaff's Molly Blank Jewish Community Center in Arizona. Stay at a nearby hotel or Airbnb and enjoy meals, davening and lectures at Chabad's state-of-the-art facility. There are many activities and sights to visit nearby.
Sukkot Programs in Israel
- Neve Ilan Hotel in the Judean Hills with Zvi Lapian. Recently upgraded hotel, conveniently located in Central Israel. The program offers kids club, shul, meals in the hotel's spacious sukkah, lectures and shiurim.
- Daniel Hotel & Shizen Spa in Herzliya with Ophir Tours. Luxury spa hotel with direct access to the beach, newly renovated rooms and spa. Program offers delicious cuisine, scholar in residence, kids club and entertainment.
Sukkot is a great time for vacation. It is a long holiday, the kids are off from school and the weather is pleasant. There are a lot of holiday meals with guests to cook for if you stay home for the holidays. By joining a Sukkot program, there is no worrying about cooking or building and decorating the Sukkah. So, seize the moment and make the most of Sukkot this year by embracing the wonderful opportunities it brings.
Originally published: June 4, 2023