Jews Worldwide Celebrate Sukkot, Festival of Tabernacles
Jews in Israel and abroad began celebrating the week-long festival of Sukkot, also known as the Festival of Tabernacles, on the evening of October 1st. The holiday commemorates the Israelites' dwelling in temporary shelters during their 40 years of wandering in the Sinai Desert after their exodus from Egypt, led by Moses. Many observers construct temporary "sukkahs" or booths near their homes, reminiscent of these desert dwellings.
Sukkot also holds agricultural significance, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the new agricultural year. It is mentioned in the Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible, and follows Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
The eighth day following Sukkot is observed as Simchat Torah, the "Rejoicing of the Torah," which marks the completion and recommencement of the annual Torah reading cycle.
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