Simon Marks Primary in Stoke Newington extended some pre-Succot hospitality to parents ahead of this week’s festival.
For the first time the families of Jewish and non-Jewish pupils were guests in the school succah, sharing platters of harvested fruit as they learned about the practices associated with the festival.
Cynthia, parent of a new pupil, said, “It’s the first time I have been in a succah and great to learn about the Jewish religion.”
Headteacher Gulcan Metin-Asdoyuran said, “This year we are really focused on educating the wider community about Jewish life and values.
