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Sukkot, an agricultural festival of thanksgiving and a commemoration of the 40-year period during which the children of Israel wandered in the desert, was certainly worthy of our devotion.

Since the Mesopotamians and the Egyptians began to brew it over 5,000 years ago, beer was always meant to go with food. See what interesting combinations you can come up with, and chag sameach! 

It’s up to you to choose which activities your family will enjoy. Whatever you do, you’ll be sure to have fun in Jerusalem this Sukkot! 

On Sukkot we acknowledge the abundance of goodness we have been given, with our gratitude based on the recognition that all we have was given to us by God.

Janusz Makuch has been organizing the festival since 1988. Through the festival, he has reached a greater understanding of what Judaism means, and it is a never-ending educational process. 

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Tens of thousands of Israelis and tourists are expected to visit the city during the Jewish new year, which starts next Sunday night

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, group says visits nearly doubled in past year; police gear up for tense holiday season

From the blog of Mohamed Chtatou at The Times of Israel

Rival factions of the Ger Hasidic sect fought running battles in three Israeli cities over the weekend. This is why the fur is flying