Or Yehuda Celebrates Sukkot With Diverse Community Events

Or Yehuda hosted a wide array of events, performances, and activities for its religious and Haredi communities throughout the Sukkot holiday. Spearheaded by Deputy Mayor Shlomo Zalman Sionov and organized by the municipality's Department of Religious Culture, the celebrations commenced with a Simchat Beit Hashoeva at Olamei Eliya, which was free to enter and attended by over 600 residents, featuring singer Eliyah Haviv.

During the intermediate days of the holiday, residents enjoyed a film screening for women and girls, a comedy show titled "Tovim Ha'shnayim" with artists Elad Cohen and Yehuda Shukron, another Simchat Beit Hashoeva with singer Yitzhak Reiss and his band, and a circus performance at the Ye'akov School complex.

The holiday's peak occurred on the evening of Simchat Torah with simultaneous Hakafot Shniyot (second circuits) at 12 locations across the city's neighborhoods, drawing thousands of residents. These events included extensive singing and dancing, with the participation of the city's Chief Rabbi Zion Cohen, Chairman of the Religious Council Dani Samuel, other rabbis, public figures, and artists. The distributed locations facilitated community celebrations close to home.

Mayor Liat Shohat described Sukkot in Or Yehuda as a festival of joy, community, and unity. She expressed her excitement at seeing thousands of residents participate in events tailored to various communities, fostering connections between people, neighborhoods, and families. Shohat extended her gratitude to Deputy Mayor Sionov, the Department of Religious Culture, Chairman Samuel, and the Ministry of Religious Services for their initiative, investment, and cooperation in making the events possible for the residents' benefit.