During Sukkot 2009, the sukkah constructed on the Simmons residence campus was set on fire. The damage is a 1 1/2 foot tall by 2 1/2 foot wide hole in the canvas of the Sukkah and 3 scorched metal structural poles. The perpetrator(s) is unknown and there are currently no leads. See the photo album of the damage here.

 Press about the October 2009 desecration of the Simmons Hillel Residence Campus Sukkah:
Boston's Jewish Advocate, 11/6/09

The Simmons Voice, 11/5/09

                                       

Replacing Our Sukkah:

Simmons Hillel is thrilled to be a recipient of the 2010 Simmons College Alumnae Association Centennial Grant. This grant will provide us with the opportunity to purchase a new residence campus sukkah to replace the one that was desecrated and enhance our pre-Sukkot programming to further educate the community about the holiday, respect of sacred objects, and the value of living in an inclusive community. Our new sukkah will include a sign sharing the financial support of the AAEB and the Catholic Student Association. We are grateful for the support of the Alumnae Association Executive Board (AAEB).

 

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