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Sukkot is seven days long in Israel and 8 days long in the Diaspora (outside Israel) and is immediately followed by Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah,which is a one-day holiday in Israel and a two day holiday everywhere else. The entire holiday (Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret) is 8 days in Israel, and 9 days in the Diaspora.
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How is the Jewish festival Sukkot linked with the environment?
sukkot is the holiday of harvest.
How is sukkot and simchat Torah are related?
Simchat Torah is right after Sukkot.
What activity happens on the last day of sukkot?
On the last day (Simchat Torah), we complete the yearly cycle of reading the whole Torah, and we dance with the Torah-scrolls.
What day of the year is sukkot celebrated?
In 2009, Sukkot will be October 3rd to the 9th
What is a sukkot prayer book called?
It's called a machzor shel sukkot.
What is sukkot in Arabic?
Translation: Eid al-Mathal (عيد المظال) or As-Sukkot (السوكوت)
Do you have to stay at a hotel to celebrate Sukkot The Philadelphia Church of God does this?
No, there is no requirement to stay in a hotel during Sukkot. In fact, the requirement of Sukkot is that you build a temporary shelter to sleep in.
How long do the days of awe last?
The Yamim Nora'im (Days of Awe) last from Rosh Hashanah until and including Yom Kippur, for a total of ten days. Sukkot comes shortly thereafter and is not part of this.See also the Related Link.Link: Jewish occasions
Who is involved in sukkot?
Sukkot is celebrated among Jewish families, and special prayers are added in the synagogue services.
Do Jews fast at sukkot?
Jews do not fast on Sukkot. In fact, fasting is prohibited since Sukkot is a joyful holiday. Although joy is an aspect in every Jewish holiday, Sukkot was specifically singled out by the Bible as a joyous holiday: Deuteronomy (16: 14-15) says, "you will be altogether joyful."
How many days is Sukkot in the Diaspora and how many days is Sukkot in Israel?
Seven days in Israel, eight elsewhere.
What is the most important day of Sukkot?
The first day. (The eighth day, which is equally important, is actually not part of Sukkot.)
