04 October 2015

Chag Shemini Atzeret 5776

21 Tishrei
Hoshanah Rabbah
6th Day Chol HaMoed Sukkot
Erev Chag Shemini Atzeret


For [the] seven days [of Sukkot] you shall bring a fire offering to G‑d. On the eighth day, it shall be a holy convocation for you... It is a [day of] detention.

—Leviticus 23:36

[G‑d says to Israel,] "I have detained you [to remain] with Me." This is analogous to a king who invited his sons to feast with him for a certain number of days, and when the time came for them to leave, he said: "My sons! Please, stay with me just one more day; it is difficult for me to part with you!"

—Rashi's commentary ad loc
(Source)



Abba Sheb'Shamayim, draw your children close to you, console us and comfort us with Your love and mercy and send us our righteous Mashiach without any further delays!

~Chag Shemini Atzeret Sameach~

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