Bay Ridge Jewish Center celebrates Sukkot with annual Pizza in the Hut
Pizza party! On Sunday, October 12, the Bay Ridge Jewish Center (BRJC) hosted its fourth annual Pizza in the Hut event to celebrate the Jewish festival of Sukkot. Children and adults were all welcomed to the event, which was held in the yard behind the center, at 81stStreet and Fourth Avenue.
Kids got to eat various snacks as well as have play time in the playground and create art during a celebration that focused on the meaning of the holiday, which is a harvest festival during which those who observe the holiday must eat their meals outdoors. That is the reason for the construction of sukkahs, outdoor structures open at the top but draped with plant materials
“It’s actually one of the kids’ favorite events,” said Rabbi Dina Rosenberg. “We’re making Sukkahs out of graham crackers, frosting and pretzels like you would a gingerbread house. They get to play. We also have musicians. It’s just a great opportunity for people of all generations to come together and to celebrate together a community. The elderly population is here too.”