Numbers
Number of directions we wave the Lulav
Six
The Citron or Lemon-Like fruit used on sukkot
Etrog
The hadas/myrtle represents this facial feature
Eyes
The roof on the Sukkah is called this
Schach
Something we do in the Sukkah at night
Sleep
Number of species in the lulav and etrog
4 (Four)
The Willow Branches
What is the Aravah?
The willow symbolizes THIS facial feature
Lips
The materials that can be used for Schach
Bamboo mats OR cut branches
Something we do in the Sukkah multiple times a day
Eat!
Number of total days in the holiday of sukkot, including Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.
8 (eight)
The Myrtle Branches
What is the Hadas?
The etrog symbolizes this important body part
Heart
Materials that can be used for the walls of the Sukkah
Anything!
Something we do in the Sukkah to pass the time
Read
OR
Play Games
OR
Watch Netflix
The Palm Branches
What is the lulav?
The Lulav symbolizes this body part that keeps us upright
The Spine
Building the Sukkah reminds us of this event each year, which occurred after the Jewish people escaped from slavery in Egypt.
Wandering in the desert
Something we do in the Sukkah to celebrate by moving our bodies in rhythm, alone or with others.
Dance!
The length of the World's Largest Sukkah Mobile in feet.
26 (Twenty-six)
The Hebrew words for all four species togther
What is, "Arba'At HaMinim"?
All 4 species represent important parts of the whole body which, when combined, allow us to do these special deeds.
What are mitzvot/commandments!
Each year, we build a Sukkah to help remind us of the importance of this time of year, when many fruits and vegetables are ready to be picked and eaten.
What is the Harvest?
OR
What is Harvest Time?
Something we do in the Sukkah to include others and make them feel welcome
Hachnasat Orchim
AND/OR
Invite Real Guests
AND/OR
Invite Spiritual Guests (Ushpizin)