Archive for September 2018

How & Why to Shake the Lulav & Etrog

How & Why to Shake the Lulav & Etrog

In this clear, instructional video, Jesse M. Olitzky from the Conservative Congregation Beth El in New Jersey introduces each of the Four Species waved on the Sukkot holiday, including a demonstration of this ritual

A Thorough Introduction to Sukkot

A Thorough Introduction to Sukkot

This thorough article by Tracey Rich from Judaism 101 provides a comprehensive introduction to the history, customs and spiritual significance of the biblical festival of Sukkot, including what constitutes a kosher Sukkah, an outline of special holiday prayer

Vesamachta Bechagecha: A Sukkot Song

Vesamachta Bechagecha: A Sukkot Song

This video features students from the Boys Town Jerusalem school singing a traditional Sukkot song. All about being happy during this joyous festival, the lyrics, which come from biblical verses in which God

The Maccabeats: Sukkos Style

The Maccabeats: Sukkos Style

In this video, the Maccabeats sit around discussing their next project, which leads to a brief Sukkot-themed parody of PSY’s “Gangham Style.”  The Maccabeats are an all-male Jewish a cappella group that originally formed as Yeshiva

Patish, Masmer: A Hebrew Sukkot Song for Kids

Patish, Masmer: A Hebrew Sukkot Song for Kids

With onscreen Hebrew, English and transliterated lyrics, this animated video presents a popular Israeli Sukkot song for kids all about the excitement of building a Sukkah, 

Shakin’ the Lulav (Sukkot Parody)

Shakin’ the Lulav (Sukkot Parody)

In this playful Sukkot-themed parody of The Beatles’ “Twist and Shout,” David Bar-Cohn and friends dance around Jerusalem and Ramat Beit Shemesh, singing about the Four Species. Despite its silly nature, the song

The Sukkot Song: The Time of Our Rejoicing

The Sukkot Song: The Time of Our Rejoicing

In this festive song, Steve McConnell celebrates Sukkot as “zman simchatenu” – the time of our rejoicing. The lyrics can be seen onscreen, as well as below:  The Sukkot Song Chag haSukkot Hazeh

A Kids’ Tour of the Sukkah Exhibit at Neot Kedumim

A Kids’ Tour of the Sukkah Exhibit at Neot Kedumim

This amusing video provides a virtual tour of some of the most unusual booths featured at the Sukkah Exhibit at the Neot Kedumim Biblical Nature Reserve in Israel, including a 32 foot tall

Do You Want to Build A Sukkah? A Frozen Parody

Do You Want to Build A Sukkah? A Frozen Parody

In this sweet, homemade video, Mia Leopold and Mollie Teitelbaum sing a Sukkot-themed parody of “Do You Want to Build A Snowman” from the popular Disney movie, “Frozen.”

Moishe House: How to Build a Sukkah + Blessings

Moishe House: How to Build a Sukkah + Blessings

In this casual, animated video, Joshua Walters shares how to build a Sukkah, including the basics of what constitutes a kosher Sukkah. With fun animations and an English transliteration of two blessings recited on Sukkot, this