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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
What is the Hebrew term for "please save us" that is recited while walking around the synagogue with the lulav and etrog?
Question 2 of 10
When is it customary to build a sukkah?
Question 3 of 10
What does the sukkah represent?
Question 4 of 10
Which historical Jewish holiday actually first took place during the Sukkot celebration?
Question 5 of 10
What is a pittam?
Question 6 of 10
When did the custom of beating willows at the end of Sukkot originate?
Question 7 of 10
True or false: It is a requirement to decorate the sukkah immediately after it is built.
Question 8 of 10
Which is not a pilgrimage festival?
Question 9 of 10
An etrog is a variety of
Question 10 of 10
What are the days of hol hamo’ed?
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