Sukkos

Many years ago, while the Jewish People were traveling in the desert, Hashem did many things to protect them and give them comfort. He shielded them from the hot desert sun by covering them with a cloud hovering over their heads, He protected their feet from snakes and the hot sand they were walking on by placing a cloud beneath them, He put a cloud behind them to keep them safe from the Egyptian people coming after them who wanted to bring them back into slavery in Egypt, He placed two clouds on their right and left side to protect them from wild animals, and lastly, He placed a cloud in front of them to direct their way by day through the desert and as light to show their way at night. -6 clouds.

How do we celebrate today to remember this kindness Hashem did for us back then?

We eat and drink in a sukka for 7 days and nights.

What is a sukka?

It is a hut built outside with four walls, the ground/ floor, and a roof. -6 surroundings just like the clouds.

The roof is built with wooden sticks and leaves placed over them. We place them in a way that we can see the stars shining through the wood and leaves. How beautiful!

On Sukkos, we wave a lulav and esrog in all directions to remind us Hashem is everywhere.

Song:

Hashem is here,

Hashem is there,

Hashem is truly everywhere. 2X

Up, up,

Down, Down,

Right, left, and all around,

Here, there, and everywhere,

Is where He can be found.

Bibi with his Sukka decoration.