What is the festival of "tabernacles" or "booths," a seven-day harvest celebration linked to the wandering of the Hebrews after the Exodus?
a. Hanukkah
b. Rosh Hashanah
c. Yom Kippur
d. Sukkot
d. Sukkot
Analysis:
a, b & c. Incorrect. Most of the Jewish festivals have both a historical reference and a contemporary meaning, to build faith and obedience in those who celebrate them.
d. Correct. Sukkot is the festival of "tabernacles" or "booths," a seven-day harvest celebration linked to the wandering of the Hebrews after the Exodus; people often live in special outdoor huts during this time.
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