Sukkot on the Farm Festival

307 Vermont 100B,Moretown VT 05660

15 October, 2022

Description

Sukkot on the Farm: Hakhel An In-Gathering of Vermont Jewish Communities October 15-16 In ancient times at the end of a Shmita Year, the entire people would come together for Hakhel; a massive assembly. This year we are inviting all Vermont Jewish communities to gather together for a modern day Hakhel. We welcome guests from the New England area as well. We invite singers and seekers, children and elders, noshers and forest-bathers, families and individuals to help us co-create a modern-day interpretation of what Hakhel can mean for us in this generation. What might it look like to bring the spirit of this ancient celebration to a beautiful and spacious field in Central Vermont? Join us for our 9th annual Sukkot on the Farm Festival for songs, teachings and togetherness … all under the shelter of our creatively designed temporary dwelling installations. -Farm fun for all ages -Hoshana Rabbah rain-dance with willow branches -Simplicity and the healing power of nature connection -Harvesting our learnings from this Shmita year of release -Vision together the next 7 years of Earth-based Jewish practice in Vermont People of all faiths are encouraged to join us for this holiday of harvest and joy! Whether you come for the traditions, the teachings or the scenery you’ll find a weekend of inspired conversations and playful family activity. We could not pull this off without our wider network of co-sponsors: Jewish Communities of Vermont, Jewish Community of Greater Stowe, Ruach HaMakom, Ohavi Zedek, Beth Jacob, and Kesher Shalom Bennington. If you or your community would like to participate in any way, please get in touch ASAP [email protected]. We are so grateful for support from the Covenant Foundation for this regional gathering. All events will be held outdoors. Camping on Saturday night is available. No one turned away for inability to pay, however our costs are real so we appreciate your support! Please leave your dogs at home! Tentative Schedule:Saturday October 15 2-4 pm -Arrival 5:00 pm - Dinner and Music and Sukkah Festivities followed by - Klezmer Band Sunday October 169am - 1:30 pm - Harvest Festival