Oct 072012
Erev Shemini Atzeret: in the Jewish Calendar runs from 6:30 PM – 11:59 PM tonight.
Congregation Or Shalom, 605 Old Grassy Hill Road, opens its doors for the Erev Shemini Atzeret at 7 PM. as part of the Feast of the Tabernacles as it begins to come to a close.
During this holiday Jews remember the wandering in the desert; it also is a harvest festival.
The observances includes building and “dwelling” in a booth; waving branches and a fruit during services.
For gentiles who would like more insight on this holiday click HERE.
