Yes, it’s another holiday. Among my favorites. For the past two days, I’ve been cleaning my backyard, moving all the furniture around, and building a hut. Because Sunday night starts Sukot- the full moon holiday of Tishrei. (By the way- don’t miss the Orionid meteor showers on Saturday night/Sunday morning.) After finishing our 40 days of introspection, which culminated in the most solemn, full day of fasting for Yom Kipur, we now have the holiday of joy. (Sukot has another name- the Time of Celebration.) Sukot is one of the three “festivals” delineated in the Tora, the Bible.
But, this holiday does mean that since the 3rd day of October, we have missed pretty much four days of work- with four or five more coming over the next 8 days. (This is not counting weekends.) It’s why this time of year always involves a little more rushing around- because we try to work more hours before or after the holidays, so our budgets stay balanced, our clients don’t feel neglected, and/or no one feels that we’re shirking work.
So, if you want to know where I am today, I’ve included a picture of a suka. Sukot is the holiday of booths- to commemorate the harvest season and to honor the commandment that we spend this holiday in temporary dwellings, to remind us that the Supreme Being provides us with all the shelter we need.
May you all have a wonderful holiday. I’ll be back at work (overtime, too) real soon.
(By the way, there won’t be a post for Monday of next week, since it is among the “special” days, where work is prohibited. Don’t worry, these holidays will be over soon- and then, I won’t have another big one until April.)
That hut looks like a good way to collect your thoughts over the holiday!
Well, we should have arranged our ideas and plans by the end of the last holy day, Nick, which was Yom Kipur.
This one is just to relax and enjoy. Finally!
That’s sound interesting… Will definitely try sukot once in a lifetime 😊 it seems to be nostalgic experience
Try to pick a day when it’s not raining, Bushra.
I can guarantee that it’s not a fun time to enjoy a meal- or to sleep in the suka!!!!
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I love Tabernacles. It is my favorite feast of the Lord. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed the post, Jeff!
Thanks for the visit and the comment.
I like the idea of Sukat and it’s pretty cool. Thanks for sharing:)
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You’re welcome to come over and enjoy a meal, Vishal!
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The booth looks like it might be more fun for kids than for adults… can it be painted or decorated in some way or is it supposed to be plain because a plain booth would definitely be temporary. It reminds me of the mandalas made out of sand because the Buddhists say that everything is impermanent. Best wishes to you during this holiday season.
Oh, the kids add fruit, add pictures, and the like to the Suka. Me- as an adult- stick with the special walls that have pictures and prayers on them. So, I can build the suka in a heartbeat.
Thanks SO much, Alice, for your visit and comment.
And, yes, everything IS impermanent. So, let’s enjoy it while we can.
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It’s going to be such a beautiful weekend, too, even up here in upstate New York, for some temporary outdoor living.
Looks like we (here in DC) will skate until Friday. And, then, we’ll be eating in a wet Suka.
Thanks, Alana. Chag Sameach Lach!
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It’s so interesting to learn more of your holiday.
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Thanks, Martha. One more… then a respite until 10 April!