Market places across Israel are fragrant with harvest produce. For days they have displayed tables of the Four Species to be used in Succot celebrations and are buzzing with last minute activity as Israelis prepare for the most joyous holiday on the Jewish calendar.

Succot begins this year at sundown on Wednesday, September 18. Throughout Israel families have constructed succahs (huts) with a roof covering of branches. Children have made and hung decorations inside these temporary dwelling places. For seven days and nights, families and guests will eat their meals in the succah and otherwise regard it as their home. This is to commemorate the forty years traveled in the Sinai Desert prior to entering the Holy Land during which Moses and the children of Israel lived in tents.

Chag Sameach.!!!..


Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha-olam
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe.