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Culture07:46 · 9m ago

Bnei Brak Prepares for Sukkot Holiday Amidst Festive Atmosphere

By משה ויסברג
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The story · English

The city of Bnei Brak is bustling with activity as residents prepare for the upcoming Sukkot holiday. Streets are adorned with decorations, and the festive spirit is palpable in the air.

The preparations involve setting up sukkot, the temporary huts that observant Jews dwell in during the holiday, and decorating them with fruits, flowers, and other festive items. Families are busy acquiring the necessary arba minim, the four species, palm, myrtle, willow, and citron, which are waved during prayer services.

The city's markets are experiencing a surge in activity, with vendors selling everything needed for the holiday, from etrogs (citrons) and lulavs (palm branches) to decorative items for the sukkah. The atmosphere is one of communal preparation and anticipation for the joyous festival.

Photographs capture the vibrant scenes across Bnei Brak, showcasing the dedication and enthusiasm of the residents in observing the traditions associated with Sukkot. The images highlight the unique cultural and religious fabric of the city as it embraces the holiday.

Read the original at Behadrei Haredim
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