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Sukkot
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Sukkot Blessings
A quick, easy download to guide you through the at home (and in the sukkah) Sukkot blessings, complete with audio of each blessing.
Date: 09-25-2011 -
Sukkot and Simchat Torah: the Basics
Introductory and comprehensive booklet about the festival of Sukkot and the holiday at its conclusion, Simchat Torah.
Date: 08-29-2011 -
Sukkot: Celebrate Under the Stars
By Ellen ScolnicAn introduction to the holiday of Sukkot, including the temporary dwellings built for the festival, the role of guests, and activities for the whole family.
Date: 09-25-2011 -
Shake It For Sukkot Video
A video for Sukkot, explaining the ritual of shaking the lulav and etrog.
Date: 09-25-2011 -
Sukkot and Simchat Torah
Everything you wanted to know about the holidays of Sukkot and Simchat Torah.
Date: 09-26-2011 -
What's a Sukkah?
A look at the temporary dwellings or huts built for the Jewish festival of Sukkot. What they are, how to build them and more!
Date: 10-16-2011 -
Sukkot: More Than Just a "Harvest Thing"
By Benjamin A. MaronIn recent conversations about the current holiday of Sukkot, I've heard a common theme: People understand that we build a hut, known as a sukkah, and that we shake four species, known as lulav and etrog, but they want to know why. "I get that it's a harvest thing but..." is a trailing thought I've heard articulated repeatedly. So, before the holiday comes to a close, here's my guide to the less commonly known aspects of Sukkot.
Date: 10-19-2011 -
Jewish Holidays Cheat Sheet
By InterfaithFamilyA guide to Jewish holidays, how to celebrate Jewish holidays, Jewish holiday dates and other important Jewish holiday information.
Date: 01-30-2009 -
Jewish Food Cheat Sheet
By InterfaithFamilyAn alphabetic listing of Jewish dishes and food-related terms to help people new to Jewish families to figure out what's on the table.
Date: 08-07-2009 -
Jewish Greetings Cheat Sheet
By InterfaithFamilyAre you afraid to open your mouth in Jewish settings because you don't know what to say? We can help!
Date: 07-12-2010
