September 23rd, 1934

The International Day of Sign Languages is observed to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users. This day is a part of the International Week of the Deaf, highlighting the importance of sign languages for the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf. Events on this day often include workshops, seminars, and cultural performances that promote the recognition and use of sign languages. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf, advocating for accessible communication in sign language and promoting the linguistic identity of the sign language community. It's a celebration of the rich diversity sign languages bring to our world and a call to support and protect the linguistic rights of deaf people.

Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, is a joyous Jewish festival that commemorates the wandering of the Israelites in the desert for 40 years and celebrates the gathering of the harvest. The holiday lasts for seven days, during which families build and dwell in temporary structures called sukkahs. These sukkahs, often beautifully decorated with fruits, flowers, and other natural materials, symbolize the temporary shelters used by the Israelites and represent reliance on God. Sukkot is a time of hospitality and communal gathering, where meals are shared in the sukkah, and it's customary to welcome guests. The festival also includes the waving of the lulav and etrog, important agricultural symbols. Sukkot combines the celebration of nature's bounty with a reflection on gratitude and dependence on divine protection.