Sukkot isn't over quite yet
One more festival left
by the name of Shemini Atzeret
No tabernacle, no esrog, no lulav
Jews just dance with the Torah
~ before God, dearly beloved
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Shemini Atzeret means the '8th Day
Conclusion' (of Sukkot). The esrog
is a lemon look-alike (but sweet),
used along with the lulav, (a palm
tree branch/frond) used in the
synogague services throughout
Sukkot.
Categories:
sukkot, celebration, dance, happiness, holiday,
Form: Rhyme
The table set
just us three
My wife, my son
and me
A masterful meal
spirits raised high
How about a song now
Let's give it a try
One tune leads to another
melodies like brothers
Forty minutes of pure gaiety
laughter, joy, a taste of harmony
The after-meal grace recited
with full-throated thanks
Next meal - six hours, guests coming
~ time to refill our tanks
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Note: The 'Festival' referred to is Sukkot,
the Jewish Fall Harvest Festival - 7 days
in Israel; 8 days elsewhere. Meals are
taken in a small, temporary outdoor booth,
often elaborately decorated. Many families
sleep in these huts as well, fulfilling the
command that every Israelite dwell in
booths for seven days. (Leviticus 23:42).
Categories:
sukkot, celebration, happiness, holiday, jewish,
Form: Rhyme
In Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, Kefar Chabad
everywhere, little huts, though no sod
Miniature tabernacles, laden with flowers
fruits, vegetation, pretty decorations
The Fall Harvest Festival, Sukkot, has come
Jews live in these huts seven days
Though not when it rains (We're not that dumb)
A celebration where we invite one and all
to join us for a rousing 'L'Chayim'
~ sung on the wings of 'a bissel' alcohol
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Notes: Bnei Brak is a very religious suburb of Tel Aviv, Israel
Kefar Chabad is village of Luba Chassidim in Israel
L'Chayim means 'To Life!'
'a bissel' means 'a little' in Yiddish
Categories:
sukkot, celebration, drink, holiday, jewish,
Form: Rhyme
The leaves are turning
A chill's in the air
Time to head outside
and live out there
In a booth heaven-designed
room for a table and chairs
Invite family and friends
to sample exquisite fare
Not to forget the widow and orphan
the downtrodden poor
whose faces light up ~
as you serve soup du jour
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The Festival of Tabernacles - Sukkot -
begins at sundown this Friday evening.
Categories:
sukkot, food, holiday, jewish, people,
Form: Rhyme