Sukkot
Celebrate Sukkot with Kosher Create! Inviting guests to your Sukkah? Planning a festive meal?
A collection of healthy & delicious recipes is waiting for you at the bottom of this post.
What is the meaning of Sukkot?
What are the customs of Sukkot?
What Is Sukkot?
Sukkot is the third holiday of the Jewish month Tishre. It follows Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and is observed from the 15th till the 23rd of Tishre. At the end of Sukkot comes Shemini Atzeret, literally the eighth day of assembly. Sukkot precedes Simchat Torah.
Sukkot is one of the three Jewish holidays called SHLOSHET HAREGALIM. On Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot it was customary for the Jews to gather and celebrate in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
What Is The Meaning Of Sukkot?
Sukkot intertwines commemoration, thanksgiving and nature. It bridges between past redemption and future hope.
Sukkot is the plural form of Sukkah, i.e., a hut that is reminiscent of the ones used by the Jews on their way to the Land of Israel. As such, it commemorates the liberation from Egypt and the desert journey to freedom.
What Are The Customs Of Sukkot?
Sukkot, also called CHAG HA’ASIF, is the biblical festival of harvest, The Feast of Ingathering, and is observed as a thanksgiving holiday.
The Seven Species
Wheat – Barley – Grapes – Figs – Pomegranates – Olives – Dates
The customs of Sukkot incorporate vivid colors, pleasant scents and meaningful rejoicing. A beautiful tradition is to hang the seven species in the sukkah. The decorated sukkah and the aromatic plants create a special atmosphere that enhances the festivities.
Arba’at Haminim – The Four Speices
Etrog – Lulav – Haddas – Arava
Four representatives of nature are incorporated into the prayer ceremonies to express thanksgiving. They are called ARBA’AT HAMINIM, i.e., The Four Species. The ETROG, a form of citrus fruit is waved together with the LULAV, a palm branch bound with HADDAS, myrtle and ARAVA, willow.
It is customary to invite guests to the Sukkah. According to Jewish tradition, each of the days of Sukkot a distinguished Biblical guest or USHPIZIN is symbolically invited to the Sukkah.
Sukkot is a wonderful opportunity to prepare special delicacies. Below is a collection of delectable dairy-free recipes to choose from (for dairy recipes click here & here). Click on the categories below to get to the recipe links or simply browse through the recipes. Yot can reach any recipe you choose by clicking on the recipe name or image. All recipes are free and come complete with detailed step-by-step instructions and clear imagery. Enjoy!
Wishing you a joyful, fragrant & tasty Sukkot!
Wholegrain Spelt & Oat Challah – Vegan
Wholegrain Honey Raisin Challah
Soda Bread Mini Rolls – Vegan
Balsamic Beet Salad – Gluten Free
Spring Fennel Salad – Vegan & Gluten Free
Eggplant & Tomato Salad – Vegan & Gluten Free
Hummus – Chickpea Spread – Vegan & Gluten Free
Green Olive & Tomato Salad – Vegan & Gluten Free
Lentil Spread – Vegan “Chopped Liver” – Vegan & Gluten Free
Tahini Spread – Vegan & Gluten Free
Sautéed Carrots – Vegan & Gluten Free
Zucchini, Bell Peppers & Tomato Sauce – Vegan & Gluten Free
Zucchini Patties – Baked – Wholegrain
Golden Corn Patties – Baked – Gluten Free
Spinach Frittata – Baked – Wholegrain
Sautéed Vegetables & Chickpeas – Vegan & Gluten Free
Roasted Honey Chicken – Lean Chicken – Gluten Free
Braised Chickpea Chicken – Lean Chicken – Gluten Free
Wholegrain Breaded Chicken – Lean Chicken
Roasted Chicken & Apple Flower – Lean Chicken – Gluten Free
Roasted Chicken & Bell Peppers – Lean Chicken – Gluten Free
Mujadara – Bulgur & Lentils – Vegan – Wholegrain
Wholegrain Rice & Carrots – Vegan & Gluten Free
Savory Accordion Potatoes – Vegan & Gluten Free
Baked Sweet Potato & Herbs – Vegan & Gluten Free
Wholegrain Rice & Mushrooms Recipe
Sweet Potato & Carrot Tzimmes – Vegan & Gluten Free
Kugel – Apple Noodle Casserole – Wholegrain Noodles
Almond Orange Cake – Gluten Free
Cinnamon Swirl Cake – Oat Flour
Semolina Almond Orange Cake – Wholegrain
Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes– Gluten Free
Date Walnut Cupcakes– Gluten Free
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – Made With Oats
Peanut Butter Cookies – With A Cherry On Top – Made With Oats & Wholegrain Spelt Flour
Sesame Date Cookies – Made With Oats
