Sukkot in the Community: Chaya Mushka
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Sukkot in the Community: Chaya Mushka

Area schools created lesson plans around Sukkot to teach the students the meaning and importance of the holiday.

Chaya Mushka students show off their sukkah.
Chaya Mushka students show off their sukkah.
Chaya Mushka students show off their sukkah.

At Chaya Mushka Chabad Academy (CMCA), our second-grade boys have been diving into the beauty of the Chagim, with a spotlight on Sukkos. They’ve been learning all about the Ushpizin—the seven holy guests who visit during Sukkot—and the intriguing rules of building a kosher sukkah. What really captured their attention, though, was discovering that in Chabad tradition, nine Chassidic Rebbes also join us during Sukkos. This insight led them into an inspiring journey through Jewish history, learning about each Rebbe’s impact and legacy.

CMCA’s hands-on approach made the experience unforgettable. Using a step-by-step method, our students learned real-life skills by building their own sukkahs. They started with basic gluing techniques, moved on to constructing sturdy walls, and then learned how to connect everything with brackets. These skills aren’t just for class—they’re for life.

Grade 1 also joined in on the fun with a special Torah-themed LEGO project, creating Sukkos symbols they were proud to share with their classmates.

When Torah learning is this interactive, it sticks with students forever. CMCA is so proud of our first and second graders for their hard work on this Sukkos project, and we can’t wait to see what they’ll build next. Here, learning isn’t just about facts; it’s about experiences that will shape their lives.

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