| Sukkot
- Sukkot is a joyous holiday For sever days, we are
once again the original People of Moses wandering
in the wilderness, surrounded by the Clouds of Glory.
Only now those clouds are the greenery of a festive
hut -- called a Sukkah. During the entire
seven days of the festival, from Friday night Oct.
10 until Friday after noon, Oct 17, all meals are
eaten in the Sukkah, barring inclement weather.
All the common activities of life, when they happen
inside the Sukkah, become holy acts. And all
the person is encompassed in this mitzvah, from head
to toe.
 The
Sukkah Building a Sukkah is simple and fun,
but there are requirement that must be met.
There must be no obstruction between the Sukkah
and the sky; it must have least three secure walls;
and the ceiling can only be made of raw materials,
not meant for constructions or food. Branches
of western cedar branches and bamboo poles are two
very popular choice for roofing. Ask
your rabbi for more detailed building instructions.
Or order one pre-fab. cont... |
