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How long is the holiday of Sukkot?
The holiday of Sukkot lasts for eight days.
Why Do We Shake the Lulav?
as a prayer that God withhold "bad winds" (from the four directions) and "bad dew" (from above to below). Meaning, we ask that the natural forces of the world function in harmony with man rather than destructively.
The first time we shake the lulav and the etrog we say...
Shechiyanu
chag sameach
what body part is the lulav
spine
What are the four species of the Lulav?
The “four species” of the Lulav that is shaken during Sukkot prayers are the citron fruit (in Hebrew etrog); myrtle (in Hebrew hadass); date palm (in Hebrew lulav); and willow (in Hebrew aravah). When these four species are combined they become a Lulav. If one of the species is missing, the entire Lulav cannot be used and is considered unkosher.
how do we dispose of of the Four Species
you can hold onto them until Passover, and then burn them together with your chometz which you will also burn.
Why do we celebrate Sukkot?
an agricultural festival and an historic reminder of the years that Bnai Yisreal wandered in the wilderness and Hashem protected us with the clouds.
can the sukkah have 2 sides
no it must have 2 and a half
what body part is the etrog
heart
What are the other names for Sukkot?
Sukkot is a holiday of many names. Some refer to it as the “Feast of Ingathering,” as it is a harvest festival. Other refer to as the “Feast of Booths,” because of the temporary dwellings built on the holiday. Sukkot is often referred to as the “Feast of God” or “Zeman Simchateinu,” which translates as Season of Joy.”
Why is Sukkot Celebrated in the Fall?
after the harvest. This is the time when people are happiest and the most blessed with possessions
b) to show we're doing the mitzvah for Hashem and just for our own pleasure
In order for the Etrog (citron) to be certified as kosher for use in the ritual of Lulav, what must not fall off?
Pitom (Stem)
what must be eaten in the sukkah
what body part is the hadasim tree corresponding to
eyes
Why do the Jewish people build a sukkah?
The Jewish people build a sukkah – translated as booth or hut – to represent the huts in which the Israelites dwelt during their 40 years of wandering in the desert after escaping from slavery from Egypt.
Who are the Ushpizin?
the specially invited guests, whom we welcome to our Sukkah
how many Hadasimare needed for the mitzvah
3
how do you say "the 4 species" in hebrew?
arbat haminim
what body part is the aravot tree corresponding to
mouth
Why does the sukkah need to be a flimsy structure? what is the message?
Sukkot is a reminder that we should not become excessively attached to material wealth and fame. It is a time to reconnect with the natural state of the world.
what does the word sukkah mean
huts
The Sukkah must be a non-permanent structure and must consist of what? 3 details
a ceiling made from only organic material
at least two-and-a-half walls
a ceiling you can see the stars through
10 Tefachim. about 3 feet
what person does the lulav represent? why?
a Tzadik , because the Etrog smells good and tastes good just like a tzadik who learns Torah and also fulfills the Mitzvot