Celebrate Sukkot! A Harvest of Healing and Thanksgiving

Palo Alto

October 6, 2025 to October 13, 2025

Happy Sukkot

Visit Stanford Medicine’s Sukkah, located at the 300 Pasteur Fountain, Oct 6 – 13. Stop by to enjoy the shade, discover the relationship of this holiday to health and healing, and add your wishes for healing to our prayer chains. On weekdays, October 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 11:30am to 1:00pm, enjoy a light snack and an opportunity to wave the lulav and etrog.

Oct
02
11:00 am – 12:30pm (PDT)
Balancing work and family while caring for an aging adult with memory loss can be difficult. Share your experiences and challenges while receiving emotional support, information, and resources.
Oct
06
8:15 – 9:45pm (PDT)
A free, weekly evening session open to anyone caring for a family member with dementia or memory loss.
Oct
06
Visit Stanford Medicine’s Sukkah, located at the 300 Pasteur Fountain, Oct 6 – 13. Stop by to enjoy the shade, discover the relationship of this holiday to health and healing,...
Oct
08
1:00 – 2:00pm (PDT)
Join JFCS’ Center for Children and Youth to discover effective strategies for ending power struggles with your children. For parents of preschool and elementary aged children.
Oct
09
1:00 – 3:00 pm (PDT)
Memory Cafe is a gathering for people experiencing mild to moderate memory loss and their caregivers (spouses, family members, or friends).
Oct
12
12:00 – 3:30pm (PDT)
JFCS’ Jewish Baby Network hosts Sukkot for parents and children 0 to 5 years old.
Oct
13
8:15 – 9:45pm (PDT)
A free, weekly evening session open to anyone caring for a family member with dementia or memory loss.
Oct
14
12:00 – 2:00 pm (PDT)
Learn concrete tools you can use immediately to improve cooperation and goodwill at home. Four sessions: 10/14 to 11/14. For parents of preschool and elementary ages.
Oct
14
1:00 – 3:00pm (PDT)
Join JFCS’ Seniors At Home at Ruth’s Table Curious Minds program as we journey into the powerful role of music-making among LGBTQ communities during the height of the AIDS crisis. Please RSVP...
Oct
15
JFCS’ Seniors At Home neurologist Dr. Catherine Madison provides complimentary memory screenings for aging adults. Screenings are confidential, one-on-one sessions that typically take about an hour.
Oct
16
11:00am – 12:30pm (PDT)
Balancing work and family while caring for an aging adult with memory loss can be difficult. Share your experiences and challenges while receiving emotional support, information, and resources.