Get ready for a week packed with Sukkot events for all ages in our rooftop Sukkah, including an art installation by local artist Hannah Chalew! Scroll to the bottom for individual event registration. 

Be part of MSJE's Sukkah: It's a tradition to include ushpizin or ancestors in our Sukkah. This year, bring by small copies of photos of ancestors that can be included in MSJE's sukkah. These images can be dropped off in the weeks leading up to Sukkot at MSJE attention to Lizzi. They will be lamintated and hung in the Sukkah. Questions: email lizzi@msje.org. 

Friday, September 25th - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Member Exclusive Shabbat Sips in the Sukkah

Every year, we build a Sukkah on the roof, transforming our museum's rooftop into a gathering space for Southern hospitality—and we want to extend that hospitality to our members first. On the first night of Sukkot, you're invited to join us for an evening of Shabbat and Sukkot shmoozing and drinks, overlooking downtown New Orleans.

Our 2026 Sukkah will feature a specially-commissioned art installation from New Orleans artist Hannah Chalew.

All MSJE members are welcome at Shabbat Sips in the Sukkah, and are encouraged to join our full array of Sukkot events. To register for Sips in the Sukkah, email membership manager Cindy Smith at cindy@msje.org.

Monday, September 28th, and Wednesday September 30th - Friday, October 2nd: Lunch and Lounge - 11:30AM -1:30PM

MSJE is located in a busy area of downtown New Orleans, surrounded by offices, hotels, restaurants, and apartment buildings. If you work or live in this area, take a midday break to enjoy lunch on our rooftop. You bring lunch; we provide light snacks and a perfect spot for relaxation.

Wednesday, September 30th - 6:00 PM: Louisiana Lulav Workshop with Hannah Chalew

In this hands-on session, participants will construct lulavim sourced from our Southern Louisiana ecology, reimagining a traditional ritual object through a distinctly regional lens. The session will begin with an artist walk-through of the Sukkah, during which Hannah Chalew will explain her approach to its creation and how a local DIY lulav fits into the installation's ethos. Chalew will discuss which traditional three species are used in the lulav and what plants can be used as regional substitutes. Participants will assemble the species and make a palm-leaf lulav ring to tie it all together. If there’s time, Chalew will also teach how to make paper chains from palm leaves to adorn the Sukkah further. 

Spots are limited.

Thursday, October 1st - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Young Adult Happy Hour 

Join the Young Adults at Shir Chadash (YAS) and JNOLA for a young adult happy hour in the Sukkah. 

Participants get two free drinks and unlimited snacks. Board games will be available. 

**Thank you to the Jewish Federation of New Orleans for your support of our Sukkah on the Roof events!**