The feast of Succot or the feast of Tabernacles(Booths). It is the first "stopping off" place for the Israelites on their journey out of Egypt at the time of the Exodus. (Exodus 12:37, 13:20, NUmbers 33:5,6) The distance traveled in each day's journey was about fifteen miles. In Genesis 33:17 the name "Succot" is explained.

Three times during the year G-d commanded the children of Israel to assemble in the Temple in Jerusalem. They were to present offerings to the L-rd at Passover, Pentecost and the feast of Tabernacles. (Leviticus 23:39-43) In Nehemiah 8:16-18 we can see the family doing this together and the children learning in a fun way.

In John 7:37,38 Yeshua brings forth a teaching from the feast of Succot. A special feature of this particular worship service was the sending of a priest to the Pool of Siloam with a golden pitcher to draw water which was poured into a bowl at the altar. Israel depended on G-d to send rain for the next season's crops. Serious prayer - asking G-d to open the gates of heaven and send the necessary rain. Yeshua knowing the drought that existed in their hearts spoke of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. (Isaiah 55:1, Isaiah 58:11, Isaiah 44:3)

On the ninth day we celebrate Simhat Torah, meaning "rejoicing in the Torah". In this celebration Torah literally means the five books of the Law of Moses. The word Torah means "to direct", "to teach", "to instruct". (Proverbs 4:4) We read the last chapter of Deuteronomy followed by the first chapter of Genesis. This symbolizes the importance placed on reading the Bible every day. In Deuteronomy 16:13,14 we are told that this is to be a joyful celebration. All of the scrolls that contain the Torah are taken from the ark and carried in colorful procession. Flags, banners, apples bearing lighted candles top of poles, and bags of candy for the children. (Psalms 119:105, Proverbs 7:2)