Archive for 2018
Israeli Sukkot Songs
This site provides a list of popular Israeli folk songs for Sukkot, many of which focus on the agricultural roots of the biblical festival. With Hebrew, English and transliterated lyrics and audio recordings,
Hoshanot: When, How, When
This thorough article from Chabad.org explains the origins and meaning of the Hoshanot prayers recited on Sukkot, as well as a practical guide for how and when these prayers take place within the
Hoshanot: Text & Explanation
This excerpt from the Conservative Or Hadash Commentary on Siddur Sim Shalom provides the Hebrew and English text of the Hoshanot prayers recited on each day of Sukkot and on Hoshana Rabbah, the final day of the
The Prayer for Rain on Shemini Atzeret
In this excerpt from “Every Person’s Guide to Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah,” Rabbi Ronald H. Isaacs introduces the Jewish ritual of praying for rain on Shemini Atzeret, the holiday immediately following Sukkot.
What is Hoshanah Rabbah?
This informative article provides a basic introduction to the origins and rituals of Hoshanah Rabbah, the seventh day of Sukkot, a semi-holiday in its own right. With its lengthy prayer service in which
An Introduction to Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
This informative video (04:39) provides a basic introduction to the Jewish holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, which immediately follow Sukkot. Aiming to clear up some of the confusion regarding these two holidays
How to Build a Sukkah: A Poem
This poem by Eve Lyons presents the spiritual steps to building a sukkah, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, renewal, openess, and teamwork. The author shared her poem on Ritualwell, a project of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
I in the Sukkah: A Poem
This poem by Rabbi Jill Hausman describes the author’s personal experience in the Sukkah. The Rabbi and Cantor of the progressive Actors’ Temple in New York City shared her poem on Ritualwell, a project of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College that provides
Inviting Your Authentic Self Into The Sukkah: A Poem
This poem describes the welcoming personal spiritual homecoming of the festival of Sukkot, following the intensity of the Days of Awe. Devon Spier, a writer, rabbinical student and spiritual entrepreneur, shared her poem on Ritualwell, a project of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical
Egalitarian Prayer for Rain
This Egalitarian Prayer for Rain provides a parallel Hebrew and English text for an egalitarian version of the Prayer for Rain, recited on Shemini Atzeret, the holiday immediately following Sukkot. While the traditional version of this