Set 2 Flashcards
What is the synagogue ritual on Simchat Torah?
Reading the last portion of Deuteronomy and immediately following it with the first portion of Genesis, dancing with Torah scrolls
What is Shmini Atzeret?
A separate holiday immediately following Sukkot, often thought of as an extension of Sukkot
What is Yizkor and what do we do in this service
A memorial service where we remember deceased relatives and may pledge to give charity in their memory
What are the four species? Name them in Hebrew and English.
Lulav (palm branch), Etrog (citron), Hadas (myrtle), Aravah (willow)
What do the four species represent?
Different types of individuals within the community, unity of the people
What is the agricultural meaning of Sukkot?
Celebration of the harvest season in ancient Israel
What is the theological meaning of Sukkot?
Remembrance of the time the Israelites spent in the wilderness, dependence on G-d’s protection
When do we traditionally read the book of Ecclesiastes (Kohelet)?
During Sukkot