Archive for 2018
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Sukkot for Kids
In this sweet, interactive video (4:06), Rabbi David and Kerry Bar-Cohn introduce young children to the rituals and significance of Sukkot, including dwelling in a Sukkah, shaking the Lulav and Etrog, and being happy. Both fun