Moments from preparation for the celebration of Sukkot in Jerusalem (12 images)

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish people prepare to celebrate Sukkot, the Feast of Tablernacles, in the Mea Shearim neighborhood in Jerusalem, on Friday. The Sukkot feast is a week long holiday that commemorates the Israelites 40 years of wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt. Sukkot begins Sunday.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men examine etrogs, citron, used in rituals during the Jewish festival of Sukkot. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI

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Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men examine hadass, myrtle, used in rituals during Sukkot. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI

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Israelis examine etrogs which are used in rituals during Sukkot. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI

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Orthodox Jewish men examine a lulav, a date palm frond, used in rituals during Sukkot. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI

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