Booth Dwelling, in theory and practice
28 September 2007Well, we had a wonderful Wedndsday night (first night of Sukkos) dinner in the Sukkah. Like 90% of the Jewish population, we had chicken. The other ten percent had brisket. It is very cozy, with a Sukkah that is 5.5 feet (1.6 meters) on a side. A table in the corner, two chairs at right angles, a lamp overhead. We really felt that the time was special.
On Thursday, we went to Shul (Synagogue) and then went to the Rabbi’s house for lunch in his Sukkah. The lunch filled us so much that we didn’t make a formal meal for the evening. We had a symbolic meal in the Sukkah.
Tonight, Shabbat, we return to the Sukkah for our evening meal, unless it rains, in which case we’ll have a symbolic meal outside and then eat indoors. There is a front passing through, and I’m not sure what we’ll get.
Over the weekend, we’ve invited some guests, in order to fulfill the Mitzvah of having guests in the Sukkah.
So far, nobody has said “boo” about this oddball dining shelter we have. I’m amazed at how much our fellow campers can mind their own business. Of course, there aren’t many of them, being midweek after Labor Day. We’ll have a few more folks in the park starting this afternoon. I’m happy to answer questions about this custom.
2 Responses to “Booth Dwelling, in theory and practice”
October 1st, 2007 at 11:07 am
…and then there are the final 1 percent who have both Chicken AND brisket.
October 2nd, 2007 at 12:02 pm
We did a combined Jewish and Pagan celebration in our Sukkah. It was beautiful if not traditional.