sukkoth
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Definition
- Noun:
- A major Jewish festival: Sukkoth is a significant religious holiday in Judaism. It begins on the eve of the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Tishri and lasts for seven days (with an additional day in the Diaspora). It commemorates the forty-year period during which the Israelites lived in temporary shelters (sukkot) after their exodus from Egypt.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Our family builds a sukkah every year to celebrate Sukkoth.
- The synagogue's service for Sukkoth is particularly beautiful.
- Sukkoth is also known as the Feast of Tabernacles or the Feast of Booths.
Advanced Usage
- "Observe Sukkoth": To celebrate the festival by following its rituals and traditions.
- They strictly observe Sukkoth by dwelling in the sukkah for the duration of the festival.
Variants and Related Words
- Sukkah (n): The temporary booth or hut constructed for use during the festival of Sukkoth.
- We decorated the sukkah with fruits and autumn leaves.
- Sukkot: An alternate transliteration spelling of the same holiday.
- Feast of Tabernacles: Another common English name for Sukkoth.
- Feast of Booths: Another common English name for Sukkoth.
Synonyms
- Feast of Tabernacles
- Feast of Booths
Related Phrases
- "Chag Sameach": A Hebrew greeting meaning "Happy Holiday," often used during Sukkoth and other Jewish festivals.
- We greeted our neighbors with a cheerful "Chag Sameach" for Sukkoth.
Noun
- a major Jewish festival beginning on the eve of the 15th of Tishri and commemorating the shelter of the Israelites during their 40 years in the wilderness