As the Jewish new year passes, and the 15th day of Tishrei arrives, the seven day Torah-commanded holiday of Sukkot begins. This year, it began at sunset on Sept. 29th and ended at nightfall on Oct. 7.
Hamline’s Jewish community commemorated this celebration of fall with the building of a Sukkah, which is a temporary structure used during the week-long festival, right next to Bush Memorial Library. Decorated on the outside walls of the Sukkah are infographics explaining the holiday and its significance, while the inside is embellished with autumnal banners and various colors of Mardi Gras beads.
Students had the opportunity to write prayers and blessings for this holiday and hang them up on the walls of the Sukkah. A few of those messages read, “May peace, warmth, and comfort be given to all” and “Stay safe in these times of hardships.”
