How a small town ‘Jewish hut’ has turned Sukkot into a cross-cultural shelter of peace - opinion

The Waterville Jewish community and the Center for Small Town Jewish Life have chosen a unique response to this moment of increased Jewish vulnerability and alienation.

The frame for the Waterville sukkah was up by workers from the city.

The frame for the Waterville sukkah was up by workers from the city.

(photo credit: Courtesy Center for Small Town Jewish Life)

ByRABBI RACHEL ISAACS/JTA

OCTOBER 7, 2025 09:20