Sukkot
Seven-day fall agricultural festival associated with temporary booths or huts.
sukkah
"Booth" or "hut;" temporary structure associated with the agricultural festival of Sukkot; plural: sukkot.
etrog
"Citron." Lemon-like fruit used in Sukkot rituals.
Sh'mini Atzeret
"Eighth day of assembly;" conclusion of Sukkot.
lulav
A date palm frond with myrtle and willow sprigs attached; used in Sukkot rituals.
chol hamo-eid
"Secular part of the occasion;" during Passover and Sukkot, the intermediate days of the festival.
Yizkor
"Remember;" memorial service held on Yom Kippur and on the last day of Pesach, Shavout, and Sukkot.
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