Richmond News

While many non-Jews are likely to know their Jewish friends celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur during the High Holidays, few may be familiar with another biblical holiday that follows the more mainstream ones.

Sukkot marks the remembrance of Israelites performing their famous pilgrimage, led by Moses and at the will of God, to free themselves from slavery in Egypt. The week-long holiday comes at the time of harvest and thus has an agricultural feel to it. …

“Every year we build a big one for the community and hold events for the people during the holiday,” said Feigelstock, who was pleased to welcome Mayor Malcolm Brodie. …