Sukkoth (Noun)
Meaning
A major Jewish festival beginning on the eve of the 15th of Tishri and commemorating the shelter of the Israelites during their 40 years in the wilderness.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- Sukkoth, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, is celebrated during the week following Yom Kippur every year.
- In the biblical account, God commanded the Israelites to observe Sukkoth to recall their years of wandering in the desert.
- During Sukkoth, observant Jews construct a sukkah, a temporary outdoor structure symbolizing the shelter of the Israelites.
- The rituals and traditions associated with Sukkoth serve as a reminder of God's presence and protection during the Israelites' time in the wilderness.
- Sukkoth is characterized by the waving of the lulav and etrog, symbolizing joy, gratitude, and unity among the Jewish people.