What is Sukkot?

What is Sukkot?Sukkot is one of the three “Pilgrim Festivals” in the Jewish tradition. Celebrated on the 15th day of the month of Tishri, i.e. late September to late October, it is a reminder of the type of fragile dwellings in which the ancient Israelites dwelt for 40 years after the Exodus from Egypt. The festival lasts seven days. The first day is celebrated as a full festival with special prayer services. The remaining days are known as Chol Hamoed (“festival weekdays”).

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