Feast of Tabernacles
The Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot, is a joyous 7-day Jewish holiday that celebrates the harvest season and God’s provision. It’s a time for building sukkahs (temporary shelters) and dwelling in them, remembering the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness.
Key Elements:
– Sukkah: Building and dwelling in a sukkah, symbolizing God’s protection and provision.
– Four Species: Waving the Four Species (etrog, lulav, hadass, and aravah) to praise God and remember the harvest.
– Joy and Celebration: A time for feasting, singing, and rejoicing in God’s goodness.
Bible Verse:
“You shall dwell in booths for seven days; all citizens in Israel shall dwell in booths, so that your generations may know that I made the Israelites dwell in booths when I brought them out of the land of Egypt.” – Leviticus 23:42-43 (NASB)
