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Jerusalem Sukkas
Sukkot is plural for the Hebrew word Sukkah, which has a number of meanings, including 'shelter' or 'hut'. During the festival, Jewish families and groups build Sukkot (temporary shelters) outside. They often eat meals together in the Sukkah, entertain friends and even sleep inside them. During Sukkot the shelters can be seen against the outside walls of houses, schools or synagogues, on the balconies of flats, or against garden sheds or climbing frames. The ceilings are decorated with branches and leaves, but with gaps to see the sky. Inside, the walls are decorated with flowers and fruit hanging from the ceiling. The Sukkah is a reminder of the temporary existence of the Israelites (the ancient Jews), escaping from slavery thousands of years ago. It is a reminder of the hardship of their life in the desert and their dependence on God.
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- (del) (cur) 20:39, 9 January 2006 . . Yoninah (Talk | contribs) . . 2363×1510 (717,617 bytes) (Photo of sukkahs on a Jerusalem street and apartment balcony. Photo by Yoninah, taken on 23 October 2005.)
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