It's that time of year again. After Yom Kippur we put together temporary "booths", shacks, shelters, etc. This was done in ancient times when the workers would build temporary booths next to fields, orchards, etc so they were right there to continue the work the next day during the harvest.
We celebrate what G-d has given us and we open our "tents" and strive to do good in the community for those less fortunate.
In progress, hanging the tarps with my sister Jackie (pictured here)
Tarps are hung, then I string rope all across the top to hold branches. The roof must be of something that is natural and that grows and sparse enough to see the stars at night
Some of the brush, Jackie did the cutting of those. In the brush is our supervisor, the mighty Deacon!
sides are done, rope support is woven - time for branches
next step - furniture. There's a cot for me to sit and/or sleep on, the tubs will serve as tables (with coverings to make them look nice).
stylish pumpkin centerpiece, some autumn flowers, cut out leaves - nice decorations
more autumn flowers with a lovely pumpkin sign
my nightstand and cot before I put the sheet on it. I also have a light for reading - I'm set!
I will contribute to a charity tonight and study Torah
If anyone has questions about the holiday or my sukkah, comment here.
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