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said. “Between going into the studio to record the music, doing pre-
production for the video, getting all the props together, renting a car and 
costumes and filming over the summer, it took about four months until 
we got the final video. 
“I like the improvised fun and spontaneity, watching us hanging out 
and enjoying the jokes. It’s all about being with the people we love. We’re 
staff in a temple, but we really are a family doing something a little silly 
and a little fun. 
“There’s something we love about being together.” 

Details
The video can be 
accessed by going 
to https://youtu.be/
fvnVWseUSwY.

COURTESY OF TEMPLE ISRAEL

ABOVE AND BELOW: 
Outtakes from the 
video’s production.

SUKKOT FAMILY PROGRAM
Join Congregation Shaarey Zedek for a 
morning of hands-on learning and fun 
as they explore the beautiful holiday of 
Sukkot. Traditional circling with the four 
species of the holiday, edible sukkah mak-
ing, scavenger hunts, and learning about 
the ins and outs of the festival from our 
rabbis. The fun takes place from 9:30 a.m.-
noon. More details at https://jlive.app/
events/5465.

SUKKOT CELEBRATION
Join Shir Tikvah (3900 Northfield Pkwy., 
Troy) from 5-7 p.m. for a fabulous 
inter-generational celebration of Sukkot. 
Come for the Sukkot service and stay 

afterwards for pizza in the hut! Everyone is 
welcome for this wonderful holiday event. 
More information at https://jlive.app/
events/5281.

MONDAY, OCT. 2
MONDAY, OCT. 2
TGIM: THANK GOODNESS 
IT’S MONDAY
Hosted by JFamily Detroit at Aish HaTorah 
Detroit (25725 Coolidge Hwy., Oak Park) 
from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Start your week off 
with JFamily. Come hang out with one 
of their Parent Connectors on the first 
Monday of the month. In honor of Sukkot, 
meet in the sukkah at Aish Detroit. Feel 
free to come with or without kiddos. Coffee 

and snacks will be provided. Details at 
https://jlive.app/events/5102.

TUESDAY, OCT. 3
TUESDAY, OCT. 3
OPEN SUKKAH
Hosted by Temple Israel (5725 Walnut Lake 
Road, West Bloomfield) from 5- 8 p.m. For 
those who do not have their own sukkah 
and who would like to shake the lulav and 
etrog. Cider and doughnuts served. Walk-
ins welcome, advance registration requested 
at https://jlive.app/events/5268.

Find more Sukkot events on jlive.app/events.

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