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Sukkot brings Liberal and Reform communities together

Celebrations combine shared meals, family activities and practical support for others.

Published 4 October 2026 · Source report: 1 October 2026
The Progressive Jewish Voice · News brief

The Movement for Progressive Judaism has published a roundup of Sukkot celebrations from communities across the UK and Ireland, highlighting activities for different generations.

Kingston Liberal Synagogue welcomed young members into its sukkah, while Bristol and West Progressive Jewish Congregation held a family celebration. Reading Liberal Jewish Community joined local Quakers for a service and lunch in the garden of the Friends’ Meeting House.

Several congregations connected the festival with charitable giving. Kol Chai Hatch End Reform Jewish Community combined sukkah building with a Macmillan coffee morning, and Southend and District Reform Synagogue collected tinned food.

The Movement’s original report includes photographs from participating communities.

Source: The Movement for Progressive Judaism, 1 October 2026. This independently written brief is based on its published report.
Read the original report and further details.