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1) We dwell in Sukkot (foliage-covered booths), and have festive meals there.
2) We wave the four species, to symbolize the upcoming rainy season (palm branch, citron, willow, myrtle).
In addition:
We say special prayers, including prayers for rain.
On the last day, we complete the yearly cycle of reading the whole Torah, and we dance with the Torah-scrolls.
Sukkot is commanded in the Torah (Leviticus ch.23). It commemorates the protection which God gave us in the wilderness, and it gives thanks for the annual ingathering of grain. It also marks the beginning of mentioning the rainy season in our prayers.
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Who is involved in sukkot?
Sukkot is celebrated among Jewish families, and special prayers are added in the synagogue services.
Is there a special term for an adult Bat Mitzvah?
Not exactly, but an adult Bat Mitzvah does all the same things as the girls.
Who do you go to for a bar mitzvah slideshow?
You can ask a photographer or make it yourself using Word powerpoint. You can search Factoidz for "bar mitzvah" for more ways of making a bar mitzvah celebration special.
What is a bat mitzvah for 2 girls called?
It is called a B'not Mitzvah, and a Bat Mitzvah for more than two girls is also called this.
What do people in sukkot eat?
There are no special sukkot foods, but because the succah is a temporary outdoor living space, some people do enjoy typical outdoor patio cooking. Others just carry food from the kitchen.
What actors and actresses appeared in Two Weddings and a Bar Mitzvah - 2007?
The cast of Two Weddings and a Bar Mitzvah - 2007 includes: Stephen Noonan
What do people that are Judaism do?
We have a special celebration when we turn 13 it's called a Bar mitzvah
What are the prayers said during Sukkot?
All of the usual prayers, plus the special prayers added on all holidays. But the prayers for rain are central to Sukkot.
Do Jews wear anything special after the bar Mitzvah?
Jews do indeed wear special things after the bar Mitzvah, depending on the day of the week the bar Mitzvah is on. Mon-Wednesday they wear a dinosaur costume, and the other days of the week they have to wear a chicken mask at all hours of the day until they can recite the purple Irishman's code by heart.
What do you call a bar mitzvah for two boys?
When my twin brothers celebrated their mutual bar mitzvah, the event was generally referred to as a 'double bar mitzvah'. Of course, that was quite a while ago, way back in 5725. Maybe there's been a catchy new label invented since then, I don't know. _____ You just pluralize bar - bnai mitzvah
How is the Jewish festival Sukkot linked with the environment?
sukkot is the holiday of harvest.
How is sukkot and simchat Torah are related?
Simchat Torah is right after Sukkot.
