The seven-day festival of Sukkot occurs just five days after Yom Kippur. It is followed by Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. These holidays are a joyous time of celebration that include activities and observances to be carried out in a jubilant spirit, even though these are holidays laden with history and meaning.
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