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03 October 2009

Succos 5770

Ancient Yerushalayim preparing for Succos

[pic from Temple Institute]


As we prepare for the Joy of Succos, here are some places to visit to view and read about the symbols and background of Succot



The Temple Institute

The Source of our Joy at Sukkot - It was none other than King David who taught us that this is the epitome of true happiness ...
Waving of the Species - The Mishna (Sukkah 3, 12) describes that in the time when the Holy Temple stood, the lulav was taken all week long only by those who worshipped in the Temple itself. However, outside the Temple-even for those in the holy city of Jerusalem proper - the lulav was only held on the first day ...
The Ten Elders - In addition to King David, there is a tradition (BT Bava Batra 14:B) that ten elders wrote and contributed portions of the book of Psalms …
Placing the willow around the Altar ...
Trumpet and Shofar Blalsts ...
Surrounding the Altar ...
The Water Libation ...
Silver Altar Cup and Golden Flask ...
Drawing Down the Spirit of Prophecy ...
Balconies in the Women’s Court ...
Prophecies of the End of Days ...
The Final Judgment and Sukkot ...


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