Sunday was the day after Yom Kippur and we spent the morning putting up the Sukkah. It took just under an hour to construct the whole thing. We are loving our new Sukkah with pipes and fittings that snap together (our old one was wooden and required a lot of very frustrating time with an electric drill).
Because it didn't take too long we still had lots of energy for decorating. Besides my new felt leaf garland I also made a hand-stitched felt banner for the entryway. The banner says, "Bruchim Haba'im" which is Hebrew for welcome.
The kids and I made construction paper loop garlands and paper lanterns. Sukkot starts on Wednesday evening at sunset and we hope to eat as many meals in our Sukkah as we can during the seven days of Sukkot.
I like your sign! Much more sophisticated than ours. Hope you enjoy the Chag.
I’m not very knowledgeable about the Sukkot, but was wondering – are there rules about how it is to be constructed (does it matter what size or what it’s made of…)? I’m assuming you made it? This is in remembrance of the wandering in the wilderness (and God’s guidance and provision throughout), is that right – or do I have my holy days mixed up?
Hi Caren,
Yes, the Sukkah has to have a particular configuration. You can read more about the details here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukkah
What is most important in building it is the Roof He has to be made from palm branches.
Or other tree branches and the rule is to see the sky through