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A holiday in flimsy huts, in a year filled with uncertainty

Jodi Rudoren in Forward

The article discusses celebrating Sukkot in a year filled with uncertainty, drawing parallels between the current state of affairs and the holiday's themes of dwelling in flimsy huts during a time of wandering and uncertainty for the Jewish people.

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