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Temple Sinai hosts animal celebration for Sukkot

The Animal Hour under the Sukkah event was held Sept. 26.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 12:04 p.m. September 26, 2021
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Temple Sinai hosted a day for the dogs (and cats) at its annual Sukkot celebration on Sept. 26.

The Animal Hour Under the Sukkah event had families bringing their pets to the temple for a morning of games and crafts, and to celebrate Sukkot, which recognizes the gathering of the Jewish harvest. Children and pets played outside the temple's Sukkah.

 

Myron and Kathy Bernstein hold Latte the dog.
Myron and Kathy Bernstein hold Latte the dog.
Adam Fischberg-Feliciano and Veronica Feliciano held their dog, Lucky.
Adam Fischberg-Feliciano and Veronica Feliciano held their dog, Lucky.
Rabbi Samantha Kahn, Outreach and Engagement Director Bethany Leinweber and Snait Ben-Herut
Rabbi Samantha Kahn, Outreach and Engagement Director Bethany Leinweber and Snait Ben-Herut
Latte the dog looks out.
Latte the dog looks out.
The temple event had cats available for adoption.
The temple event had cats available for adoption.
Gabriella Chipurnoi, Michala Chipurnoi with Mitzi the poodle, Penelope Chipurnoi, Rae Fieber, Martha Magenheim and Sydney the poodle.
Gabriella Chipurnoi, Michala Chipurnoi with Mitzi the poodle, Penelope Chipurnoi, Rae Fieber, Martha Magenheim and Sydney the poodle.
Sheena and Steven Lambright brings their dog Nolan to the temple.
Sheena and Steven Lambright brings their dog Nolan to the temple.
Jen Scharf holds Lucky the dog while Glenn and Drew Scharf take Milo the dog.
Jen Scharf holds Lucky the dog while Glenn and Drew Scharf take Milo the dog.
The temple event had cats available for adoption
The temple event had cats available for adoption
Naiah, Victoria and Max Dumbaugh hold Zoe the dog and Lady and Lovie the guinea pigs.
Naiah, Victoria and Max Dumbaugh hold Zoe the dog and Lady and Lovie the guinea pigs.
Celia Collier holds back a cat from running off.
Celia Collier holds back a cat from running off.
Chester the dog was thrilled to meet so many people.
Chester the dog was thrilled to meet so many people.
Caleb and Tara McCaffrey hold up Elijah the Me/Mop cat.
Caleb and Tara McCaffrey hold up Elijah the Me/Mop cat.
The temple's Sukkah had several gifts and accessories hanging overhead.
The temple's Sukkah had several gifts and accessories hanging overhead.

 

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