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To Members of Saguaro Juniper, Cascabel Hermitage, and Tucson Friends

YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED TO JOIN IN A SUKKOT CELEBRATION AT THE SUKKAH, CASCABEL, ARIZONA

WHEN: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2004, 1:30- 3:30 pm

WHERE: At the Sukkah, above Sukkah Wash

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We are returning to our tradition of celebrating the many meanings of Sukkot (Feast of Booths) with country and city friends gathering in a pristine and beautiful site. A sukkah is a simple temporary dwelling open to the sky such as those constructed by the Jews in the desert during the exodus from Egypt.

The road to “Sukkah Wash” and to the Sukkah itself is passable this year, so we will once again convene there. A gentle and joyous service including prayers, songs and readings prepared by Carol Kestler, and others, will be available for us, and people often add to the service once we gather.

Folks from Tucson can travel to Benson, then north from the Pomerene Rd. exit. Pomerene Rd. leads into Cascabel Road. After several miles distance, that road becomes washboard. Parking is suggested at a location about 30 miles up the road we will identify that is just left off Cascabel Road (the knoll). We’ll then consolidate vehicles, to get to the Sukkot celebration site. (A map will be sent to those attending)

WHAT TO BRING: long pants, light long sleeved shirt to protect from critters, a camp chair or something comfortable to sit on, any study or prayer materials or meditations you’d like to share. Bring a vegetarian platter with holiday foods to share. Eating is an important part of our ritual! Hanging decorations welcomed for the ramada. but must be natural and organic, ready to go back to the earth. We will supply a lulav and etrog some refreshments and fresh water.

We will need to add fresh “schach” (palm and willow) branches over the open roof and simple wall coverings and will do so the day before ; early birds welcome to join and help!

Please RSVP to Laurie Melrood 884-5202, or by email >guamap@theriver.com< or to Daniel Baker at >danielfb6146@yahoo.com< Looking forward to celebrating with you!