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The Prayer for Rain on Shemini Atzeret

In this excerpt from “Every Person’s Guide to Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah,” Rabbi Ronald H. Isaacs introduces the Jewish

Prayers for Rain & Dew

This excerpt from the Conservative Or Hadash Commentary on Siddur Sim Shalom provides the Hebrew and English text of the prayer for rain recited

What is Hoshanah Rabbah?

This informative article provides a basic introduction to the origins and rituals of Hoshanah Rabbah, the seventh day of Sukkot,

An Introduction to Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah

This informative video (04:39) provides a basic introduction to the Jewish holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, which immediately follow

How to Build a Sukkah: A Poem

This poem by Eve Lyons presents the spiritual steps to building a sukkah, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, renewal, openess, and

I in the Sukkah: A Poem

This poem by Rabbi Jill Hausman describes the author’s personal experience in the Sukkah. The Rabbi and Cantor of the progressive Actors’ Temple in New York

Inviting Your Authentic Self Into The Sukkah: A Poem

This poem describes the welcoming personal spiritual homecoming of the festival of Sukkot, following the intensity of the Days of Awe. Devon Spier, a writer, rabbinical

Traditional Sukkot Blessings

This site presents the traditional Hebrew, English and transliterated texts for some of the prayers and blessings recited on Sukkot, including

Hebrew Prayers for the Sukkah: Upon Entering, Exiting, and Seder Ushpizin

This document provides some of traditional Hebrew and Aramaic prayers and blessings recited over the festival of Sukkot, including the

Conservative Egalitarian Seder Ushpizin

This excerpt from the Conservative Or Hadash Commentary on Siddur Sim Shalom provides the Hebrew and English text of an egalitarian version of the