Tag Archives: Jewish culture

Sukkot (סוכות)

Sukkot (סוכות)

Tonight was the last night of the 7 day holiday celebrated in Israel called Sukkot. Since I was back in the States during the beginning of it, I missed out on the festivities my flat-mates held at our apartment. During Sukkot (aka: The Feast of the Tabernacles found in Lev. 23:33-44) Israeli’s are called to [...]

חג שבעות- The Feast of Weeks

Starting at 5pm tonight (Thursday) we celebrate yet another holiday, The Feast of Weeks, or Pentecost as its called in the states.  It comes exactly 50 days after Passover, which is now! It marks the giving of the Torah to Israel on Mount Sinai. How does The Feast of Weeks overlap with Pentecost.  Well, after [...]


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