Hoshana Rabbah and Judgment

Hoshana Rabbah and the Final Day Of Judgment

7th Day of Sukkot

7 "Hoshanot"- Torah circuits of the Bimah with the Lulav and Etrog. The Sifrei Torah are returned to the Ark. 

Cantor wears a Kitten and uses Nusach from High Holidays

The Lulav and Etrog are laid aside and five willow stalks (Aravot) are taken and are beaten five times on the floor.

Erev Hoshanah Rabbah features late night or all night Torah study, especially the Rambam's Mishneh Torah and Psalms.

There is a strange superstition that on Hoshana Rabbah, the souls of the dead return to earth and travel the length and breadth of the ten worlds. 

There is a superstition that one who looks at their shadow in the light of the moon on Hoshana Rabbah can obtain a prophecy about their wellbeing in the year ahead. 

There is a tradition to have a festive meal on Hoshana Rabbah. 

The laws and features of Hoshana Rabbah are concealed and were revealed by the three Second Temple Prophets Chagai, Malachi and Zechariah.

Wishing All Klal Yisroel a Gitte Kvitel