By YORI YALON, ISRAEL HAYOM-— The International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem hosted more than 3,000 tourists from more than 100 countries Tuesday night for the annual Feast of Tabernacles event. Public officials from around the world were in attendance, among them legislators from the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Finland, Spain, Holland, Germany and Italy. The event…
Think of this: “Then the survivous from all the nations that have attacked Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship Yahweh the Almighty, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles” (Zechariah 14:16-19) Pray this: Gracious Father, we rejoice in the confident expectation of Messiah Jesus’ ultimate reign over all the earth. Help us…
By RABBI TULY WEISZ, ISRAEL 365— Having made “aliyah” to Israel one year ago, my family and I have now celebrated all three major pilgrimage festivals as residents of Israel. There are too many differences between the way Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) is celebrated in Israel and back home in Ohio to even count. Driving…
“The booth is designed to teach us not to put our trust in the size or strength or improvements of a house, nor in the help of any man, even the lord of the land, but in the Creator, for He alone is mighty, His promises alone are sure.”—Samuel Aboab, 14th century
We asked for them and you sent them! Here are some pics of Sukkot from our readers. We hope you are all enjoying this wonderful holiday. From our Sukkah to yours: Chag Sameach! (If you have a sukkah pic you would like us to add send it to: SRN@tjci.org) Phoenix, Arizona Finland El Paso, Texas …
Thank you so much for your wonderful drawings. Happy Sukkot! Drawing of The Tabernacle by Jared, age 10: Tent in the desert with a happy family by Lydia, age 8:
by Rance Cook, Last Days Review Why should Christians be concerned about the “HIGH HOLY DAYS”? Aren’t they just Jewish tradition? The answer to that is simple. Although our Jewish brethren certainly do honor the High Holy Days—and very seriously so, They are NOT just Jewish in origin. They are BIBLICAL in origin. They and…
*Sukkot is also known as the “Feast of the Ingathering.” This agricultural festival was connected to the time of year when farmers in ancient Israel harvested all of their crops from the field. Since Sukkot is linked to the harvest it is tradtional to eat lots of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Ingredients 1 can peach halves…
*Kreplach are the Jewish version of Chinese dumplings or Italian ravioli. The two most common fillings are beef or potato. They are eaten mainly on holidays such as Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Purim, and Yom Kippur (before the fast). Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 onion, diced small 2 tablespoons…
*Sukkot is connected to the “Feast of the Ingathering.” This agricultural festival was connected to the time of year when farmers in ancient Israel gathered into the storehouses all of their crops from the field. Since we are also celebrating the harvest during Sukkot it is tradtional to eat lots of seasonal fruits and vegetables.…