elech is hosting our first-ever Sukkot celebration on October 19th at Transform Cincy. Join us as we combine the spooky and the spiritual to celebrate Sukkot through the traditional ancestral ghost-summoning ritual, "ushpitzin," and learn about modern witchcraft.

What is Sukkot?

Sukkot is a Jewish harvest festival that begins five days after Yom Kippur. It is named after the booths or huts (sukkot in Hebrew) in which Jews are supposed to dwell during this week-long celebration.

What is Havdalah?

Havdalah is the brief ritual that separates Shabbat from the new week.

What is Ushpizin?

“Ushpizin” is Aramaic for “guests,” a reference to the supernal guests who come to visit us in the sukkah.

What is elech?

elech is Cincinnati's Queer Jewish Community that fosters belonging for members of our community.

Do I have to be Jewish?

No! And we’re not a synagogue, and our leaders aren’t always rabbis.

Do I have to be queer?

Not necessarily. We’re a radically welcoming community; come as you are. please be mindful of intentionally creating a safe and validating space for queer people to practice jewishly, together.