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The Sukkah, the Four Kinds, the "Water-Drawing Celebrations," the meaning of unity, the dynamics of joy...
Chabad.org Staff  | The Sukkah, the Four Kinds, the "Water-Drawing Celebrations," the meaning of unity, the dynamics of joy, the Kabbalah of the willow -- explored via dozens of essays, insights, readings and stories
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Thank you for keeping us on the list. Love getting the weekly e-mail.
Especially loved the food and kids' sections.
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Thank you for telling me more about the Sukkot!! At first I didn't know anything about it and this really helped me on my research project on Judiasm. I hope i made a good grade! Thanks again!! Bye and I am in the sixth grade!! Be well c ya ... bye
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jews everywhere live in the mist of their enemies, can't the jews unite n become one peoples? how do we the igbo jews have this our ancestral religion in full?can israeli govt. help us by beaulding schools where juwish religion is tought? LONG LIVE JEWS
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Tis is a cool website!! On my report I got a 95 or 100 -- I forgot though!!! Well, I like getting the e-mails!!! and I learned a lot about all of the holidays in judiasm because i am a christian!!!
People that are reading this should learn a lot !!!
Well c ya later ... bye and have a wonderful day!!! Sincerly- Kara
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This site is very useful but i must say that I really need some more guideance in terms of what i want to do with my religousity
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Sukkuh sounds like a lot of fun but I don't think Richmond County, Georgia zoning would approve. We dare not make any sort of improvements, even temporary, least we suffer repurcussions including enormous monetary fines and severe recriminations from our cherished neighbors. Besides the cops are prone to burn down any sort of temporary shelter they notice in the woods around here. "I'll burn down your tent and take you to jail" is the very last words I heard from Richmond County's finest. Homeless I'm not but he had jumped to that conclusion for some reason. Oh well. Got to do my Algebra homework. Later, Claud
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I'm studying world religion in school and I had to do a project on jewish holidays so I just wanted to say thank you ever so much for your brief description of Sukkot, you've made my life so much easier. Thanks again and God Bless.
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Thank you for showing me the true meaning of where we all came from, & the meaning of what is coming to light, in the world. Again Thank you for your many wonderful articles about Judaism. Long live Isreal & never forget where we came from.
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What do I do if I am not in walking distance of a sukkot?
As well, does the synagogue provide the food for the 7 nights?
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Batsheva,
While it is great to have the opportunity to do so, women are not *required* to eat or sleep in the sukka. On the intermediate days, (*after* the second day and *before* the seventh day) driving is possible for the sake of enjoyment of the holiday, as long as it is *not* on Shabbat, of course. Perhaps you would like to go on an intermediate day to make use of the lulav and etrog.
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The best solution is to build your own sukkah. It's not so hard. In fact, there are portable sukkahs available that can be put up in a matter of minutes. You can even order one online.
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Could a person set up a regular tent, and then put some symbolic branches on it? And...what about using a public campground if a person was an apartment dweller? Would most state campgrounds be accepting of such?
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The whole idea is saturated with meaning, tradition, aestheticism and beauty. However, I must say that so very much is demanded, down to selecting a perfect fruit and I would be terrified that i wouldn't be doing it right. Really, surely its the heart being in the right place that's more important.
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If the tent's roof can be removed and replaced with a suitable covering, it may be used for a Sukkah, as long as the tent is fastened to the ground and will not be blown away by a regular wind.
You would have to inquire with the campground's officials whether they allow 'tents' to be erected.
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