sukkot

• Leviticus 23: 42-43

  "Live in a temporary shelter for 7 days. All native-born Israelites are to live in such shelters."
• Orthodox adult males sleep and eat in the shelter for 7 days.
• What is the name of the shelter that Jews stay in on Sukkot?

  Sukkah
• Why do Jews stay in Sukkahs on Sukkot?


  To remember how the Israelites lived for 40 years in the desert after leaving Egypt.
• What are the rules of the Sukkah?

  • 3 sides made or wood or tarpaulin
  • Roof made of branches where the sky can be seen through
  • More shade than sun
  • Interconnected with plants
• 4 species of plants

  • Etrog (citron fruit)
  • Palm branch
  • Maple branch
  • Willow leaves
• What is shaken daily during Sukkot?

  Lulav and Etrog
• How is Sukkot celebrated?

  • Building of Sukkah
  • Spending time with family in Sukkah
  • Waving of the etrog and lulav
• What do Jews learn about God on Sukkot?

  Sukkot tells Jews that God is their sole provider, protector and all they need.