The Feast of Tabernacles ✡ "You Shall Rejoice In Your Festival" - Israel365

You shall rejoice in your festival, with your son and daughter, your male and female slave, the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow in your communities. Deuteronomy 16:14 (The Israel Bible™) וְשָׂמַחְתָּ בְּחַגֶּךָ אַתָּה וּבִנְךָ וּבִתֶּךָ וְעַבְדְּךָ וַאֲמָתֶךָ וְהַלֵּוִי וְהַגֵּר וְהַיָּתוֹם וְהָאַלְמָנָה אֲשֶׁר בִּשְׁעָרֶיךָ דברים טז:יד ve-sa-MAKH-ta b'-kha-GE-kha atah u'-veen-KHA u'-veet-KHA v'-av-de-KHA ve'a-mat-KHA ve-HA-lay-vee ve-ha-GER ve-ha-ya-TOM ve-ha-al-ma-NAH a-SHER beesh-a-re-KHA

Today's Israel Inspiration In Deuteronomy 16:14, Hashem commands the Children of Israel to rejoice on Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles. This year, Sukkot begins at sundown on October 4th.  In the days of the Temple, all the nations of the world ascended the Temple Mount in Jerusalem to offer the Sukkot sacrifices enumerated in the Torah. One of the highlights of the seven day Sukkot festival was the Celebration of Water-drawing, the 'Simkhat Bet Ha-Shoeva'. On a normal day, sacrifices offered by the Priests were accompanied by wine libations poured over the alter. On Sukkot, water, along with wine was poured over the alter in a special ritualistic ceremony which evoked tremendous joy, song, and dance among worshipers. While the Temple no longer stands in Jerusalem, Jews in Israel and abroad continue to observe the joyous holiday of Sukkot with festive meals, new clothing and elated spirits. Unfortunately, there are far too many Israelis who do not have the means to cover their basic living expenses let alone the costs associated with observing Sukkot in dignity and with joy. Give now and enable Israelis to rejoice in their festival » Vesamakhta B'khagecha': Rejoice in Your Festival Students from 'Boys Town Jerusalem' perform this great rendition of a song from the words of Deuteronomy 16:14. These students yield from disadvantaged homes, but focus their energies on academic achievement and spiritual growth. Watch » Was Moses Forecasting What Herzl Would Do With Modern State of Israel? At the 120th anniversary celebration of the First Zionist Congress on Wednesdayevening on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Netanyahu highlighted the prophetic aspects of the State of Israel, namely, that the events in the Torah are a forecast of what will occur in the modern Jewish State. Read More » Countdown to Simchat Torah!!! On October 11th, Jews in Israel will be celebrating the completion of the annual reading of the Torah during the holiday of Simchat Torah. Simchat Torah is celebrated on the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Tishrei. In Hebrew, 22 is כב. In honor of this joyous occasion on the Jewish calendar, we are offering our readers 22% off each individaul volume of The Israel Bible from now until Simchat Torah. Save 22% off ANY individual volume of The Israel Bible- Shop now! Coupon Code: COUNTDOWN22 » Plant a tree in Israel in honor of the Feast of Tabernacles PLANT NOW » Today's Israel Photo A beautiful Sukkah stands proudly during Sukkot- The Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem. See more photos by Yehoshua Halevi »  If you enjoy your Israel365 daily email newsletter, please consider donating to one of our causes or buying products from our store and blessing the Land and the People of Israel. Thank You to our Israel365 Store Customers "Todah Rabbah" to Shaela T. from France; Abbe Case E. from New York; Boaz S. from the UK; Maritta R. from Finland. Shop the Israel365 Store » Thank You to our latest Tree Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Edgar M. from Australia; Kathryn Z. from Utah; Maria F. from Norway; Peter S. from Canada. Plant Vineyards in Samaria » Thank You to Our Holocaust Campaign Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Sarah W. from Canada; Henry P. from Alabama; Myrna H. from Arizona; Daniel W. from Florida. Donate to Holocaust Survivors Now »  Thank You Please help us continue to spread the beauty and significance of the Land of Israel! Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “God's Blessings Upon You, Always” It’s great to hear from you and make new friends from all over the world. Please send me an email and let me know how you are enjoying Israel365 (don’t forget to say where you are from!). Stay in Touch » I love you and pray for Bibi and Your country. God's country and people. Stay united, pray for your leaders. Don't let the world see any division amongst you. God's Blessings upon you always, Love Deloris Capps Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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