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Sukkot

Begins sunset of Sunday, September 22, 2024
Ends nightfall of Sunday, September 29, 2024

No work is permitted on the first and last days of Sukkot.

Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, is a week-long festival that celebrates the harvest and commemorates the Israelites' wandering in the desert. It involves dwelling in a sukkah (a temporary hut) and rejoicing in the bounty of the harvest.

"Sukkot symbolizes the unity of the Jewish people, gathered under one roof, with the sukkah representing the divine embrace that unites us all. It is a time to rejoice in our shared faith and to celebrate the blessings that come from above." - Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe

"Sukkot is a time to leave behind the material comforts of our homes and to dwell in a humble sukkah, reminding us of the impermanence of worldly possessions and the importance of trust in the divine. It is through this temporary dwelling that we cultivate joy, humility, and a deeper connection to God, understanding that true security lies not in the physical, but in our faith and in the mitzvot we fulfill." - Maimonides (Rambam), medieval Jewish philosopher and legal scholar

"Sukkot reminds us of the importance of gratitude and the beauty of gathering together with family and friends, even in simple surroundings. It is a time to appreciate the blessings we have and to connect with our heritage and each other." - Golda Meir, former Prime Minister of Israel

"Sukkot is a celebration of vulnerability and resilience. In the fragile shelter of the sukkah, we remember the wandering of our ancestors and the enduring spirit of a people who, despite their trials, continue to find joy and meaning in the journey." - Elie Wiesel, Nobel Laureate and Holocaust survivor

Sukkot

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