As Sukkot 2025 begins on the evening of Monday, October 6, New York City is preparing for a week filled with celebrations that blend ancient tradition with the city’s creative spirit. From rooftop sukkahs to poetry nights, concerts, and family-friendly activities, there are more than a dozen events across the five boroughs designed to make the holiday accessible and vibrant for every age group .

Organizers say the goal is to bring Jewish communities together in public, festive spaces. “Sukkot is about gathering, hospitality, and joy, and in New York we can express that in so many unique ways,” one program director explained.

Among the highlights:

• Sukkot Under the Stars (Oct. 8): A rooftop celebration at the 14th Street Y for young professionals, featuring live music, light bites, and sweeping skyline views.

• Poetry in the Sukkah (Oct. 8): Contemporary Jewish poets will host readings and writing workshops at the Luria Academy in Brooklyn, showing how sacred space can also inspire modern creativity.

• Taylor Swift Album Release Party (Oct. 8): In a cultural twist, one sukkah will host a listening party for The Life of a Showgirl, weaving Swift’s music into Torah study and gematria.

• Prospect Park Sukkot Festival (Oct. 9): A full-day family program with art, food, games, and free carousel rides, co-hosted by the JCRC of New York and community partners.

• Yeshiva Boys Choir Concert (Oct. 9): A free SummerStage performance at the Coney Island Amphitheater, expected to draw hundreds of families.

• Calligraphy Workshop (Oct. 9): An interfaith arts program exploring Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian calligraphy as tools for dialogue, led by Ruben Shimonov and Maryam Chisti.

• Shabbat in the Sukkah (Oct. 10): A community potluck dinner hosted by the Wandering Jews of Astoria, open to residents across Queens.

• Sukkot Club Bash (Oct. 11): A late-night gathering for Jewish young adults featuring DJs, dancing, and drinks.

Other events include pizza nights, storytelling sessions for children, and intimate gatherings in smaller neighborhood sukkahs across the city.

Community leaders note that Sukkot has always been about welcoming others — the sukkah, a temporary outdoor hut, symbolizes both fragility and hospitality. “It’s a holiday that reminds us of resilience and joy in community life,” said one rabbi involved in planning.

With more than 13 official programs and countless local celebrations, Sukkot 2025 promises to highlight both the diversity of Jewish life in New York and the enduring strength of tradition in a modern, urban setting .

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JTA – 13 ways to celebrate Sukkot 2025 in New York City
Source: JTA, October  2025