Sukkot 16 - 23 October 2024
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Sukkot in a Nutshell
- Sukkot: A week-long Jewish festival that celebrates the harvest and commemorates the Israelites’ 40 years of wandering in the desert after leaving Egypt.
- Dates: It typically begins on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, five days after Yom Kippur.
- Sukkah: A temporary outdoor hut (sukkah) is constructed, where meals are eaten, and some may sleep, symbolizing the dwellings the Israelites lived in during their journey through the desert.
- Four Species: Jews perform a special ritual by holding together the lulav (palm branch), etrog (citron), hadas (myrtle), and aravah (willow) and waving them in six directions to acknowledge God’s presence everywhere.
- Religious Significance: Sukkot is one of the three pilgrimage festivals (alongside Passover and Shavuot) when Jews historically brought offerings to the Temple in Jerusalem.
- Joyous Festival: Sukkot is also known as the “Season of our Rejoicing” (Z’man Simchateinu) and is a time of great joy and thanksgiving.
- Work Restrictions: The first and sometimes the second day (depending on observance levels) are considered full holidays with restrictions on work, similar to Shabbat.
- Prayers and Services: Special prayers are recited during Sukkot, including Hallel (psalms of praise) and Hoshanot (prayers for salvation), which are performed while circling the synagogue’s prayer area.
- Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah: The holiday concludes with Shemini Atzeret (an additional day of assembly) and Simchat Torah (celebrating the annual cycle of Torah reading).
- Agricultural Roots: It has an agricultural aspect, marking the final harvest before winter in Israel, and serves as a reminder of dependence on divine providence for sustenance.
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Sukkot dates from 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028,2029, 2030 + Chol Hamoed Dates
| Year | Hebrew Start Date (15 Tishrei) | English Start Date (Eve of) | English End Date (21 Tishrei) | Chol Hamoed (Intermediate Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 Tishrei 5785 | Sunset, October 16, 2024 | Sunset, October 23, 2024 | October 18, 2024 – October 22, 2024 |
| 2025 | 15 Tishrei 5786 | Sunset, October 6, 2025 | Sunset, October 13, 2025 | October 8, 2025 – October 12, 2025 |
| 2026 | 15 Tishrei 5787 | Sunset, September 25, 2026 | Sunset, October 2, 2026 | September 27, 2026 – October 1, 2026 |
| 2027 | 15 Tishrei 5788 | Sunset, October 15, 2027 | Sunset, October 22, 2027 | October 17, 2027 – October 21, 2027 |
| 2028 | 15 Tishrei 5789 | Sunset, October 4, 2028 | Sunset, October 11, 2028 | October 6, 2028 – October 10, 2028 |
| 2029 | 15 Tishrei 5790 | Sunset, September 24, 2029 | Sunset, October 1, 2029 | September 26, 2029 – September 30, 2029 |
| 2030 | 15 Tishrei 5791 | Sunset, October 12, 2030 | Sunset, October 19, 2030 | October 14, 2030 – October 18, 2030 |
*Please note The Kosher Hub is not a religious authority – please consult your Rabbi or Chabad for further and more indepth information*
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