An Ancient Hebrew Celebration of Thanksgiving The Feast of Sukkot is meant to be a joyous celebration of thanksgiving and unity among all people. Just as the Israelites rejoiced in their deliverance and the bounty of their harvest, we too gather to express our gratitude for the blessings in our lives and to celebrate the unity among us as Masons.

Given the importance of the month of Tishri, it should surprise no one that King Solomon, in his wisdom would choose to dedicate the First Temple during this Feast. By dedicating the Temple at this time, Solomon was communicating to the ancient Israelites that the Temple was a bridge, a bridge that connected the past with the future; that connected the ancestors with future generations; that connected an individual with his community; and that connected man with his God.

A special thank you to Joshua Irizarry for authoring the script for this celebratory Feast which could not have been possible otherwise. This Feast gives us insight into this ancient Hebrew tradition set in a table lodge format. A beautiful blend of old and new.