Aliya Summary: The autumn holiday of Sukkot is
now introduced. During this seven-day holiday we are commanded to sit
in outdoor booths, take the Four Species (citron, palm branch, myrtles,
and willows), and rejoice before G‑d. The final holiday is Shemini Atzeret, a one-day holiday which immediately follows Sukkot.
As
the first major holiday of the Jewish year, it's important to establish
the attitude that we appreciate the opportunities otherwise known as
Mitzvot, and don't see them as a burden. As such, Shmini Atzeret is
meant to inspire the desire to hold on to any opportunities for one more
day, or as long as we can. It's not just a one-day holiday that ends
Sukkot, it's a way of life!
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