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Sukkot Quiz

How much do you know about this fall holiday?

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Sukkot is when the sukkah, the non-permanent outdoor hut, is built. Sukkot was also once a holiday of agricultural thanksgiving, and this is celebrated with the holiday’s other ritual items: the lulav and etrog. How much do you know about Sukkot?

Question 1 of 10
True or false: The kabbalists developed the custom of inviting seven biblical ancestors as guests in the sukkah.
Question 2 of 10
At which point in the service are the lulav and etrog waved?
Question 3 of 10
Which historical Jewish holiday actually first took place during the Sukkot celebration?
Question 4 of 10
What is a pitom?
Question 5 of 10
True or False: If it is raining on Sukkot, there is always still an obligation to eat in the sukkah.
Question 6 of 10
What is a pittam?
Question 7 of 10
Many of the prayers recited on Sukkot revolve around asking God for which of these?
Question 8 of 10
The seven ancient "guests" invited into the sukkah are called
Question 9 of 10
Which is NOT one of the four species for Sukkot?
Question 10 of 10
What is the Hebrew term for "please save us" that is recited while walking around the synagogue with the lulav and etrog?
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