Hoshana Rabba

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The seventh day of Sukkot is called Hoshana Rabba (Great Hoshana).

On the night of Hoshana Rabba it is customary to stay awake, reciting the tikkun and Psalms.

During the morning service of Hoshana Rabba, after the Hoshana prayers, having marched with the lulav seven times around the Bimah, the "Four Kinds" are put away-, and the Hoshanas (willow-branches) are taken in their stead, and beaten upon the floor, while saying a special prayer.

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Posted: Oct 4, 2010

Re: why

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Posted By Yehuda Shurpin for Chabad.org

Posted: Sep 29, 2010

why?

I did do this today, this morning.
at first, I got fussy and argued the point. Then decided its okay I dont understand the rule, law or minhag and to just do it.

alittle help? what was the purpose?

Posted By Henry, Bala Cynwyd, PA