What Is the Feast of Tabernacles? Exploring Sukkot in Biblical Tradition



  • The Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot, is a biblical festival celebrated by Jewish people.
  • It is a week-long celebration that commemorates the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness and the bounty of the harvest season.
  • The festival is mentioned multiple times in the Bible, including in the books of Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
  • The purpose of Sukkot is to remember and give thanks for God’s provision, to dwell in temporary booths, and to rejoice with family and community.

What is Sukkot and how is it celebrated in Jewish tradition? Sukkot is a joyous harvest festival celebrated by the Jewish people. It begins on the 15th day of the seventh month in the Hebrew calendar, usually falling in September or October. The festival lasts for seven days in Israel and eight days in the diaspora. The heart of Sukkot is the sukkah, a temporary shelter built outdoors. Families construct these booths with walls of wood or canvas and roofs…

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