Shemini Atzeret Meaning. In the diaspora, the first day is. It is often understood as being entirely superfluous.

Among more traditional jews outside of israel, they are observed separately from one another on two consecutive days. Doing so doesn’t disturb the holiday of shemini atzeret, since we can argue that we are simply enjoying the shemini atzeret holiday meal al fresco, savoring the breeze in the.