4 Species
What are the four species
lulav , hadas , arava, and etrog
What is the halacha of building a sukkah?
a sukkah requires two full walls and a third wall of at least a tefach.
What does Ushpizin mean in Hebrew?
visitors.
Can you work during Simchat Torah?
No, seriously guys, its a jewish holiday
Do people sleep in Sukkot?
which ways do we shake the 4 species
front, right, left, up, down
What if you can't build a sukkah?
Who is obligated to eat in the sukkah?
men. why? I have NO idea
Are Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah the same?
the names are used interchangeably.
What is forbidden during Sukkot?
What is the significance of the etrog?
it refers to the heart
Does a tent count as a sukkah?
the square tent or hut with a thatched roof in our backyard is a sukkah.
Are you allowed to get married on Sukkot?
most rabbis say NO
What do the old time Jews eat on Simchat Torah?
stuffed cabbage
How did Sukkot get its name?
What are the blessings for lulav and etrog?
ברוך אתה יי' ריבון כל המקדשנו במצוות מצווה עלינו לשבת בסוכה.
Are you allowed to build a sukkah on Chol HaMoed?
one can start building a Sukkah on Chol HaMoed.
Who are the visitors
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Aaron, Joseph, and David
Is Simchat Torah an important holiday?
yes. if you got this wrong that's OK, but really?
Is an etrog a lemon?
An etrog is not a type of lemon, but rather the other way around.
Why does the etrog represent the heart?
symbolizes the importance of having a pure and dedicated heart in the service of God.
Does a sukkah need a mezuzah?
no, not really
What is not permitted in Sukkot?
eating before shaking the lulav and etrog
What are the 3 names of Sukkot?
Why doesn't Chabad decorate the sukkah?