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Feast of Tabernacles
The Feast of Tabernacles is a Jewish festival also called Sukkot or the Feast of Booths.
In simple words
What does it mean?
The Feast of Tabernacles is a Jewish festival also called Sukkot or the Feast of Booths. Temporary shelters help recall life in the wilderness.
Talk about it
How could staying in a temporary shelter help people remember a journey?
An example from the Bible
Leviticus gives instructions for this festival. Remembering shelter and provision connects worship with the people's story.
Read Leviticus 23:34 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Leviticus 23:34
“Speak to the children of Israel, and say, ‘On the fifteenth day of this seventh month is the feast of booths for seven days to Yahweh.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
