Sukkot

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Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Booths or Feast of Tabernacles, is a Jewish holiday celebrated in the fall, usually in September or October. It lasts seven days in Israel and eight days in the diaspora. The holiday symbolizes both gratitude for the harvest and the memory of the 40-year journey of the Israelites through the desert after the Exodus from Egypt.

Historical and religious significance
Sukkot has two main meanings:

* commemorative — reminds of the Israelites’ life in booths (sukkot) during their journey in the desert;
* agricultural — expresses gratitude for the harvest and the fertility of the land.

The holiday is described in the Torah, emphasizing the need for joy and hospitality during these days.

Celebration traditions
The main traditions of Sukkot include:

* building a sukkah — a temporary booth-like dwelling where families eat, pray, and sometimes sleep;
* using the four species (lulav, etrog, myrtle, and willow) for ritual worship;
* inviting guests and family members into the sukkah for shared meals;
* celebrating Simchat Torah at the end of Sukkot — rejoicing in the Torah and completing the annual cycle of Torah readings.

Modern features
Today Sukkot remains an important family and community holiday. In Israel and many Jewish communities worldwide, people decorate sukkot with fruits, vegetables, and decorative items. Schools and community centers organize activities for children, and religious communities hold festive services and processions with the lulav and etrog. The holiday combines the religious, cultural, and agricultural heritage of the Jewish people.

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