by COLlive reporter
For the first time ever, a Sukkah was placed within the White House complex in Washington, DC, to celebrate the holiday of Sukkos.
While only open to White House and Treasury Dept. staff and their guests receiving US Secret Service clearance, dozens of officials took advantage of the Sukkah’s presence during Chol Hamoed, with a small event just prior to the Sukkah being disassembled before Shabbos.
During several hours every day, those within the White House complex were able to make their way to East Executive Drive and spend time in the Sukkah to have lunch, bless the Lulav and Esrog and celebrate the Jewish Festival of Sukkos.
The Sukkah was provided and built by American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad) in Washington, DC, as part of a program which has provided Sukkahs and Sukkos programs at prominent locations such as the US Capitol, US Naval Observatory (residence of the VP), the Pentagon, and the American, George Washington, Georgetown and Gallaudet Universities.
While events in honor of Sukkos have been held at the White House for many years, affording officials and staff there the chance to learn about the significance of the festival, this is the first time an actual Sukkah was able to be built on the grounds.
Beautiful
Awesome!! God Bless President Trump.
Really wonderful. Thank you President Trump for encouraging and arranging for this. Washington DC Chabad – Thank you!
This is how it Should be with every President Shalom 🇮🇱🇺🇸🌹🌹
So happy to see this God Bless President Trump
This needs to be seen on Tv, where most of the Democrats don’t know that Trumps son in law speaks yiddish
Thank you our awesome president Trump
May Hashem bless you and keep you in White House for another Election
This is wonderful! I thank everyone for their hard work and contributions. Blessings to all!
The schach reminds us of the anenei hakovod which was protective
President Trump should always have Divine protection and brachos in all his great works
Thank you president Trump. ❤️🇺🇸✡️
Awesome!