Sukkot

What is Sukkot primarily celebrated for in Jewish tradition?

• The exodus from Egypt

• The giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai

• The harvest season and the protection God provided for the children of Israel in the wilderness

• The creation of the world

How long does Sukkot last?

• 7 days

• 8 days

• 10 days

• 12 days

What is a Sukkah?

• A special prayer book used during Sukkot

• A type of food eaten during Sukkot

• A temporary hut constructed for use during the week of Sukkot

• A ritual object shaken during Sukkot

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Species (Arba Minim) used during Sukkot?

• Etrog (citron)

• Lulav (palm frond)

• Hadas (myrtle)

• Shofar (ram's horn)

What does the Sukkah represent?

• The Kingdom of Heaven

• The homes of the ancient Israelites in Egypt

• The temporary shelters the Israelites lived in during their 40 years in the desert

• The Temple in Jerusalem

On which day of Sukkot is Hoshana Rabbah celebrated?

• The first day

• The fifth day

• The seventh day

• The eighth day

What is the main spiritual focus during Sukkot?

• Repentance

• Freedom

• Joy and gratitude

• Reflection

Which holiday immediately follows Sukkot?

• Passover

• Shemini Atzeret

• Hanukkah

• Purim

What is the significance of the Ushpizin?

• They are the special prayers recited during Sukkot.

• They are the guests, both physical and spiritual, invited into the Sukkah.

• They are the decorations hung inside the Sukkah.

• They are the foods traditionally eaten during Sukkot.

What is Simchat Torah and how is it related to Sukkot?

• It is a day of fasting that marks the end of Sukkot.

• It is a ceremony involving the planting of trees, celebrated during Sukkot.

• It is the celebration marking the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and it immediately follows Sukkot.

• It is a prayer service for rain, recited during Sukkot.