Yes, there was during the period up to the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. For more information on this, please contact me and I can recommend a book that discusses water-related customs and its relationship to praying for winter rains and its relationship to pagan customs of praying for rain. But a special prayer is said at the end of the Sabbatical year by many congregations, giving thanks for allowing us to get through the past sabbatical year even though the land lied fallow and all debts were foregiven. Stories about the Holiday of Sukkot 1. Because a Sukkah is to be a symbol of joy and not a burden, a person should leave a Sukkah if it is raining.
Enjoyment is a paramount theme.
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