Sukkot literally means "booth" or "huts", and refers to the Sukkah - a temporary structure with a leafy covering which we eat in and spend time in over the holiday. This is reminiscent of the protection that Hashem provided to us while we travelled in the desert, thousands of years ago.
It is a joyous time, and a time to gather with family and friends.
We also shake the Lulav and Etrog - the four kinds throughout the holiday.
Have a Chag Sameach and a very happy Sukkot!
Picture: the inside of a sukkah, with a leafy palm branch covering.
