Some observers of this holiday recite the ushpizin prayer, symbolically welcoming seven female guests along with the seven shepherds of Israel.
Some observers of this holiday recite the ushpizin prayer, symbolically welcoming seven female guests along with the seven shepherds of Israel. It was the first holiday observed after resuming sacrifices in Jerusalem after the Babylonian Captivity. Although it is not Passover, the Ya'aleh v'Yavo prayer is recited on its days referred to as Chol ha-Mo'ed. On final day of this holiday, Hoshana Rabbah, observers beat the ground with five willow branches after circling a synagogue seven times with a lulav and etrog. Beginning on the 15th of Tishrei, this holiday is immediately followed by Shemini Atzeret, and it entails building booths covered by s'chach. For 10 points, name this Jewish holiday that follows Yom Kippur, also known as the Feast of the Tabernacles.
Some observers of this holiday recite the ushpizin prayer, symbolically welcoming seven female guests along with the seven shepherds of Israel.
Sukkot [accept Feast of the Tabernacles or Feast of the Booths before mention]