Beginning the evening of Monday, October 6th, the seven days of Sukkot are celebrated by dwelling in the sukkah (tent / portable covering), taking the Four Kinds, and rejoicing.
Sukkot commemorates Adonai sheltering our ancestors as they traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land. The Four Kinds express our unity and our belief in God’s omnipresence.
Coming after the solemn Days of Awe it is a time of joy and happiness.
The first day of Sukkot is yom tov, when work is forbidden. Traditionally (not biblically), candles are lit in the evening, and festive meals are preceded with Kiddush and contain challah dipped in honey.
The intermediate days are quasi holidays, known as chol hamoed. We dwell in the sukkah and wave the Four Kinds every day.
If you would like to join us at our campground for part or all of Sukkot, please email info@doyc.faith. The more, the merrier!