Sukkot is a seven-day Jewish festival, which begins on the fifth day following Yom Kippur. It marks the harvest, and commemorates the forty years of exile the Jews had after escaping from Egypt. There are several different names for the holiday. It can be called the Day of Booths, or th...
A third rather unusual practice, shrouded in Kabbalistic mysticism, is the taking of willow branches on Hoshana Raba, the seventh day ofSukkot, and beating them on the ground until the leaves fall off. (At a rabbinic conference, I once proposed that we combine these three “out there” ritu...
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What holiday is the etrog associated with? Passover Sukkot Purim Hanukkah 2. What country is an etrog native to? Columbia Iran India Egypt Create your account to access this entire worksheet A Premium account gives you access to all lesson, practice exams, quizzes ...
But this year, Sukkot started off with a bang – and one that is certainly cause for celebration. The IDF, after years of trying, has finally managed to find andkill Sinwar. To underscore just how big of a deal this is, keep in mind that since October 7, 2023, wiping out the leade...
Often thought of as the eighth day of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret is considered a time for Jewish people to renew their connection with divinity. Shemini Atzeret marks a shift from the festivities of Sukkot to a more spiritual focus. © iStockphoto.com/Alexander Donin Is Shemini Atzeret a Pub...
Although right now, our minds are turning towards the High Holy Days, in our weekly Torah portion, we are celebrating a harvest ritual, which probably took place a few times between Shavuot and Sukkot. Ki Tavo begins with a description of the ritual of the first fruits and the third-year...
During Sukkot, a citron is used in religious ceremonies. 1 Lemon Lemon trees are commonly grown in temperate climates. In her backyard, she had a thriving lemon tree. 1 Citron The citron (Citrus medica) is a large fragrant citrus fruit with a thick rind. It is one of the original citrus...
'I barely sleep': What life is like for a family fighting to get Israeli hostage back from Hamas Article content When Hamas launched its massacre of Israeli citizens on Oct. 7, the terrorist group descended on the Supernova Sukkot Gathering, an open-air music festival near kibbutz Re’im....
Israel was our user’s manual. It taught us what we were capable of and then taught us to reach beyond that. Although we are not living there permanently, we own an apartment in Jerusalem, continue to be members of a shul and visit at least once a year. Our home in Atlanta is fille...