Local learners celebrate Sukkot
Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles or Feast of Booths, is a seven-day Jewish holiday that celebrates the fall harvest and commemorates the Israelites 40 years in the desert.
Learners from Crawford International Sandton had the unique opportunity to engage with Jewish tradition by visiting a sukkah.
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A sukkah is a temporary structure built to celebrate Sukkot.
According to Nadia Cooke, project coordinator at the school, Sukkot is a joyous holiday which commemorates the Jewish people’s journey in the desert.
“During their visit, the students learned about the significance of the sukkah itself which is a symbol of shelter and hospitality that recalls the fragile dwellings used by the Jewish people.”
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She added central to the Sukkot celebration was the ritual of shaking the lulav and etrog.
“The lulav, consisting of branches from a palm tree, myrtle, and willow, along with the etrog, a fragrant citrus fruit, represent different aspects of nature and are seen as an expression of gratitude for the harvest.”
Cooke elaborated that as the children learned to shake the lulav and etrog together, they embraced the deeper meaning of connecting with the world around them and acknowledging the blessings in their lives.
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