What is Sukkot in a nutshell? 

Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the forty-year period during which the Jewish people wandered in the desert after their exodus from Egypt. The holiday is typically celebrated in the fall, beginning on the 15th day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Jewish calendar, and lasting for seven days.

During Sukkot, Jews build and decorate temporary outdoor structures called sukkot, which are meant to represent the dwellings in which the Israelites lived during their journey in the desert. Jews also take meals and sleep in the sukkot during the holiday, and there are specific blessings and rituals associated with the holiday.

Sukkot is also characterized by the use of the lulav and etrog, a bundle of four species of plants that are waved during special prayers. The holiday also has a special concluding day called Simchat Torah, which marks the completion of the annual cycle of Torah readings and the beginning of a new cycle. Overall, Sukkot is a time of joy and celebration, as well as a reminder of the importance of gratitude, hospitality, and resilience in the face of adversity.