One year after the death of his wife, Patrick Sullivan remains consumed by grief until a rabbi introduces him to the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, a festival centered on joy and gathering. Inspired by the idea of celebration as an obligation rather than a feeling, Patrick builds a sukkah in the family yard and insists that his three adult children join him as they return home for their mother’s unveiling ceremony.

The play follows a half-Jewish, half-Irish-Catholic family attempting to navigate unfamiliar traditions while confronting loss, resentment, and connection. Through humor and family conflict, the story examines mourning, cultural identity, and the uneasy process of rebuilding community after absence.