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The sixth day of Sukkot in Germany is part of the week-long Jewish festival also known as the Feast of Tabernacles. This biblical holiday begins on the 15th day of Tishrei, according to the Hebrew calendar, and commemorates the forty-year period during which the children of Israel wandered in the desert, living in temporary shelters.
Sukkot has historical significance as it recalls the time when Jews lived in temporary structures called Sukkahs during their journey through the desert. It also has agricultural roots, marking the end of the harvest season.
In Germany, as elsewhere, observant Jews build a Sukkah, a temporary hut with a roof made of natural materials such as branches or bamboo. These structures are reminders of both historical and agricultural elements.
Dwelling in the Sukkah: Families typically eat meals in their Sukkahs throughout the festival. The sixth day is no exception; many will continue to take their meals there.
Lulav and Etrog: Observant Jews perform a waving ceremony with four species—palm frond (lulav), myrtle twigs (hadass), willow twigs (aravah), and citron (etrog)—each day of Sukkot except Shabbat. The sixth day includes this ritual.
Prayers: Special prayers are recited during services, including Hallel (psalms of praise) and additional prayers known as Mussaf.
Hospitality: It's common to invite guests into one's Sukkah to share meals and celebrate together, embracing Ushpizin—the Aramaic word for guests—which refers to welcoming both physical and spiritual guests into the Sukkah.
Due to its diaspora history, Jewish practices in Germany may reflect local variations influenced by German culture. However, core religious observances remain consistent with global Jewish traditions.
