Jewish Holidays


Sukkot after Oct. 7: A sign of our humility and trust in God

 ‘CLOUD’S JOURNEY,’ 120 x 160 cm., by Yoram Raanan. The sukkah also represents the clouds of glory that accompanied the Israelites through the desert during the day,  as well as the pillar of fire that led them by night.

The ‘etrog’ wars: How the Ottoman Empire turned a sacred fruit into a global commodity

ETROGIM ON display: The fruit’s distinctive bumpy skin and bright color made it both a ritual object and a coveted commodity across Jewish communities.

A holiday to remember: Celebrating Sukkot in 1946

THE WRITER’S grandparents Rabbi Tuvye Geffen and Rebbetsin Sara Hene Geffen celebrate their 50th anniversary in 1948.