Sucot e Simchat Torá

Sucot e Simchat Torá

1. Sucot

   • October 2nd to 9th
   • The first two days are from Yom Tov, when the work is prohibited, candles are lit dusk and festive meals are eaten.
   • During all the days of Sukkot the blessing is pronounced on the "Four Species"
     • The "Four Species" are an expression of unity and faith in Gd's omnipresence.
   • a Jewish festival

2. Shemini Atseret & Simchat Torá

   • The first day is known as Shemini Atzeret, on which they perform the Sukkah without a blessing.
     • Yizkor, the memorial for those who left, is also recited on that day.
   • The second day is known as Simchat Torah, where they complete and begin the annual Torah reading cycle.
     • This day is marked with dance, as the traditional seven known turns (called hakafot).
   • Both days are celebrated by lighting candles at night, festive meals at night and during the day, and without work.

3. After the seven festive days of Sukkot, we come to the joyful holiday of Shemini Atseret and Simchat Torah.

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