Sukkot
Full of unique rituals, Sukkot is a joyous eight day agricultural harvest festival in which the Jewish people dwell in makeshift booths and shake the Four Species, in culmination of the High Holiday season. KKL-JNF encourages people to get out and enjoy the beauty of the Land of Israel at this special time, with events throughout the country and Sukkot set up in its forests and recreation areas.
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Sukkot 101: The LEGO Movie
This 4-minute long LEGO stop motion animation video presents an excellent introduction to the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, including the biblical origins and spiritual meaning behind all of the unique rituals, as
Mayim Bialik: Building My Sukkah
In this thought provoking video (02:26), actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik shares some of the deep symbolic significance to the rituals and laws of Sukkot, to the backdrop of time-lapse footage of the building of her own
The Connection Between the Sukkah and Joy
In this animated video (02:18), Rabbi Mark Fishman explores the connection between dwelling in a Sukkah and experiencing happiness on the particularly joyous festival of Sukkot. In addition to a basic
Why Jews Celebrate Sukkot in 60 Seconds
In this minute long video, Israel advocate Hananya Naftali briefly introduces the biblical origins of the Festival of Sukkot, explaining why Jews build Sukkot in Israel and around the world
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
Sukkot: Ushpizin (Guests) & Jewish Hospitality
This amusing and informative video (05:22) by Rabbi John Carrier of Reform Burbank Temple Emanuel introduces the origins and significance of the Jewish value of hospitality throughout the year, and especially on the holiday
Hoshanot: When, How, Why
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
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
Prayers for Rain & Dew
This excerpt from the Conservative Or Hadash Commentary on Siddur Sim Shalom provides the Hebrew and English text of the prayer for rain recited on Shemini Atzeret, the day following Sukkot, and the prayer
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
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
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
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
The Kabbalistic Secret of Sukkot
In this short yet profound video (03:44), Rabbi Jonathan Taub reveals the Kabbalistic secret of Sukkot as a holiday where the Jewish people try to arouse God’s mercy, tempering the
Sukkot in 60 Seconds
This minute long animated video presents a brief overview of the origins, significance and customs of Sukkot. Useful for people of all ages, with amusing animations and a colloquial narrator, this video is provided by Parsha in
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
Sukkot: A Celebration for Every Nation
This informative video (03:26) presents how the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, is celebrated in Jerusalem, with a focus on the pilgrimage of non-Jews from around the
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Fountainheads: Living In A Booth
A parody of Marry You by Bruno Mars, this high-energy music video features The Fountainheads singing a fun, light-hearted song about the excitement and joy of building and dwelling in a Sukkah. The Fountainheads is
A Soulful Ecclesiastes & Sukkot Song
This animated music video connects the biblical Book of Ecclesiastes to the Jewish festival of Sukkot, through an R&B song by Israeli singer/songwriter, Hadara Levin Areddy, known for her edgy lyrics. Attributed to
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
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
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,
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
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
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.”
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
Ushpizin: A Catchy Children’s Song for Sukkot
In this sweet video, Eliana Light presents a catchy children’s song about “hachnasat orchim” (the mitvah of welcoming guests) and the “Ushpizin,” the seven supernal guests, “founding fathers” of the Jewish people, who are
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Shelter: A Resource for Sukkot from Limmud
Created by the Limmud Chavruta Program for Sukkot, this 4-page long document contains a wide range of sources that explore the concept of shelter in Judaism, including traditional Jewish texts, modern Israeli
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
Sukkot Food Traditions & Recipe
This article presents the types of food traditionally eaten on the festival of Sukkot according to Sephardic and Ahskenazi customs, as well as a sample recipe. With an emphasis on
Welcoming the Ushpizot: A Complete Guide
This thorough article provides everything you need to know in order to run a meaningful, educational and spiritual program about the Ushpizot (Aramaic for female guests) in your community. According
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
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
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
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How to Wave the Lulav and Etrog on Sukkot
We show you how to shake a lulav and etrog! פורסם על ידי MyJewishLearning.com ב חמישי, 20 באוקטובר 2016 This thorough article from My Jewish Learning provides a complete guide
Hebrew Prayers for the Sukkah: Upon Entering, Exiting, and Seder Ushpizin
This document provides some of traditional Hebrew and Aramaic prayers and blessings recited over the festival of Sukkot, including the Kabbalistic Seder Uspizin (Aramaic for guests), wherein on each night of
Prayers for Rain & Dew
This excerpt from the Conservative Or Hadash Commentary on Siddur Sim Shalom provides the Hebrew and English text of the prayer for rain recited on Shemini Atzeret, the day following Sukkot, and the prayer
Egalitarian Seder Ushpizin
This Egalitarian Seder Ushpizin provides a parallel Hebrew and English text that can be used to fulfill an egalitarian version of the Kabbalistic tradition of Ushpizin (Aramaic for guests), wherein on each night
The Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall
This short video (4:08) shows tens of thousands of worshippers gathered together at the Western Wall for the Birkat Kohanim, the Priestly Blessing, when Kohanim chant three consecutive verses of the Torah,
Yizkor: The Memorial Prayer
This informative article from Chabad.org provides the Hebrew, English and transliterated text for the Yizkor memorial prayer recited following the Torah reading in the synagogue on Passover, Shavuot, Shemini Atzeret
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
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
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
Traditional Sukkot Blessings
This site presents the traditional Hebrew, English and transliterated texts for some of the prayers and blessings recited on Sukkot, including Kiddush, the blessings for dwelling in the Sukkah and bidding
Conservative Egalitarian Seder Ushpizin
This excerpt from the Conservative Or Hadash Commentary on Siddur Sim Shalom provides the Hebrew and English text of an egalitarian version of the Kabbalistic tradition of Ushpizin (Aramaic for guests), wherein on each
Tkhine of the Matriarchs for Yizkor
This “tkhine” (supplication) is a para-liturgical prayer in Yiddish with an English translation that is meant to be recited following the Yizkor Memorial service. The prayer beseeches God for mercy, blessing
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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
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
Welcoming the Ushpizot: A Complete Guide
This thorough article provides everything you need to know in order to run a meaningful, educational and spiritual program about the Ushpizot (Aramaic for female guests) in your community. According
Hoshanot: When, How, Why
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
Yizkor: The Memorial Prayer
This informative article from Chabad.org provides the Hebrew, English and transliterated text for the Yizkor memorial prayer recited following the Torah reading in the synagogue on Passover, Shavuot, Shemini Atzeret
When & How to Build a Sukkah & What to Do Inside It
This amusing and comprehensive video by Rabbi John Carrier of Reform Burbank Temple Emanuel provides a practical introduction to the festival of Sukkot, including when and how to build a kosher Sukkah, what to
How to Wave the Lulav and Etrog on Sukkot
We show you how to shake a lulav and etrog! פורסם על ידי MyJewishLearning.com ב חמישי, 20 באוקטובר 2016 This thorough article from My Jewish Learning provides a complete guide
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