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Sukkot for Dummies

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Introduction:
"Much like those nice yellow books, this quiz is an introduction to the pilgrimage festival of Sukkot."


1. What is the literal meaning of the word "Sukkot"?
    Booths
    Dedications
    Lots
    Cornstalks


2. Sukkot is one of the three pilgrimage festivals in the Jewish holiday cycle. What are the other two?
    Purim and Rosh Hashanah
    Passover and Purim
    Passover and Shavuot
    Shavuot and Chanukah


3. The Sukkah, or festival booth must be a non-permanent structure and must consist of what?
    all of these
    a ceiling you can see the stars through
    at least two-and-a-half walls
    a ceiling made from only organic material


4. There are two main symbols of Sukkot. One is the etrog (citron), what is the other?
    Lulav
    Spice Box
    Acorn
    Torah


5. The lulav is made from the branches of three different types of trees bound together. Which trees?
    Palm, Myrtle, Citron
    Palm, Oak, Maple
    Palm, Willow, Myrtle
    Maple, Willow, Sumac


6. In order for the Etrog (citron) to be certified as kosher for use in the ritual of Lulav, what must not fall off?
    Pitom (Stem)
    Twig
    Leaves
    Flower


7. On which day does Sukkot start?
    20th of Tishrei
    1st of Cheshvan
    1st of Tishrei
    15th of Tishrei


8. For how many days does the festival of Sukkot last?
    Seven
    Eight
    Three
    One


9. During Sukkot, one is supposed to welcome "Ushpizin" into his or her Sukkah. What the heck are "Ushpizin"?
    Ants and other insects
    Pets
    Rabbis in your community
    Spiritual guests/ ancestors


10. Although Sukkot is full of symbolism that reminds us that our lives are frail and always at the will of God, Sukkot is, first and foremost a happy holiday. It is also referred to as Zman Simchateinu. What does this mean?
    Time of harvest giving
    Time of our rejoicing
    Time of repentance
    Time of our thanksgiving


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