What Makes Sukkot at Rutgers Special?
By Rutgers Hillel Student Board 2014-2015
Shoshana Novick, Branton Shpilevsky and Danny Jacobs at the Rutgers Hillel Sukkah
in the Brower Courtyard in October 2014
“Sukkot gives me a chance to meet lots of new students in the sukkah who I don’t normally have a chance to meet.”
Seth Deneroff, President, Class of 2015
“The best part of Sukkot on campus is how we get to remind the campus that our traditions are strong and have a place here.”
Hannah Poisner, Treasurer, Class of 2016
“I love Sukkot on campus because it’s a change of pace and location. Shabbat dinner is slower and more intimate.”
Samantha Glass, Secretary, Class of 2017
“Having a sukkah in the middle of Brower this year was a great way to educate the broader Rutgers community on this unique tradition!”
Aviv Alter, Israel Chair, Class of 2015
“I enjoy eating in the sukkah with friends.”
Shoshana Novick, Education Chair, Class of 2015
“Sukkot on campus is special because it brings the Rutgers Hillel community together in a beautiful way.”
Sara Goldberg, Community Service Co-Chair, Class of 2017
“The sukkah is a place for everyone to congregate, eat meals together and host events.”
Becca Meiner, Community Service Co-Chair, Class of 2017
Hillel Hochsztein, Rabbi Adam Frieberg, Jeffrey Camras, Seth Deneroff, and Joey Kotzker building a sukkah together in the Friebergs’ backyard in October 2014
“Sukkot on campus is special to me. A lot of non-Rutgers students come for Simchat Torah, and it’s really nice to spend this holiday not only with people from the Rutgers community, but the greater Jewish community as a whole.”
Masha Landau, Holiday Celebration Co-Chair, Class of 2016
“I enjoy building the sukkah with the other students.”
Ari Schaffel, Holiday Celebration Co-Chair, Class of 2016
“Sukkot on campus is special because it is a time during the year to celebrate a holiday in public, by building a public building that encourages questions.”
Laura Leichtman, Shabbat Co-Chair, Class of 2016
“I like being able to see the sukkah on the way to class.”
Rose Greenblatt, Shabbat Co-Chair, Class of 2017
“Nothing says simchas yuntif (the joy of the holiday) like frantically making up work.”
Josh Blachorsky, Orthodox/Mesorah Community Co-Chairs, Class of 2015
“I enjoy Hakafot (dancing) with friends on Simchat Torah.”
Noah Whittenburg Orthodox/Mesorah Community Co-Chairs, Class of 2015
“It was really fun to have Shabbat dinner in the sukkah. I also really enjoy teaching my friends about the sukkah as we walk by it at Brower.”
Julia Motis, Reform Community Chair, Class of 2017
“Sukkot on campus is special because I get the chance to teach others about the holiday through eating in the sukkah and shaking a lulav and etrog.”
Samantha Brandspiegel, Conservative Community Co-Chair, Class of 2017
“Sukkot on campus is a time to bring the people together, regardless of denomination.”
Alex Hamilton, Conservative Community Co-Chair, Class of 2017
All Rutgers students are invited to join the holiday fun at Rutgers Hillel!
