Sukkot is a big yellow etrog, exuding an intoxicating and invigorating freshness. The fragrant herbs intertwined with the earthy scents of persistent weeds that inevitably creep along the fence’s edge. It’s the bouquet my husband surprised me with for our holiday table, mingling with the pungent scent of mosquito-repellent candles and generous spritzes of bug repellent I’ve sprayed on the children."} 6b:{"position":9,"content":"

It’s also the aroma of the food, brought outdoors to share with family and friends, wafting into neighboring sukkot. The hearty and comforting foods of fall: apple and pumpkin pies, sweet beets, caramelized onions, and sweet potatoes.

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The story

On Sukkot, we read from the Book of Zechariah, which describes an international uprising against Jerusalem and the near destruction of the Jewish people. But in the final hour, “when it seems that all hope will be gone for Jerusalem and the people of Israel,” God fights for His people. He “smite(s) all the people that have fought against Jerusalem” and ushers in an era of peace."} 6d:{"position":11,"content":"

“Jerusalem shall be raised up and inhabited in her place,” the Bible says. “The people shall dwell in it, and no longer shall there be utter destruction.”

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Furthermore, the Jewish people will be accompanied by nations worldwide, converging upon the Holy City every Sukkot to pray while celebrating the holiday.

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This narrative carries both a historical and a forward-looking message. It serves as a reflection of the enduring journey of the Jewish people across generations, echoing in the contemporary context.

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Moreover, it’s a deeply personal narrative. It

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