Sukkot

Before I get started on this post, I would like to thank you all so much for praying for my son. We are still waiting for a referral to a dermatologist, but I will let you know when anything new happens.
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Today, a small miracle happened----my husband got to come home early from work! Okay, maybe it's not a miracle, but it's still pretty amazing whenever that happens! Today is a Jewish holiday, and since he works with a lot of Jewish people, there was really nothing for him to do, so he came home around noon. I've mentioned recently how this is a peak time of year for holidays here. I've noticed over the last week that decorations and "party" supplies were being sold everywhere, but I wasn't sure which holiday these were for. I was curious about it, so I looked it up. Today (or specifically last night at sunset) began Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles. If you'd like to find out more about this holiday and what it means, you can click here. Reading about this holiday I noticed that the Jews are commanded to dwell in temporary shelters, as their ancestors did in the wilderness. Since we live in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood, I wondered if I would be able to see any of these booths from the high perch of my top floor. Sure enough, I could see several of them dotting my neighborhood. Here's a couple of pictures of the ones that were closest by my windows. As you look at these pictures, remember that I was looking down on them, so you're mainly seeing the roof. I hope you can make out what you're looking at.
This holiday lasts for 7 days, so I'm hoping to get out and see some more of the celebrations. I'll bring my camera along just in case I see something interesting.