Hoshanah Rabbah, the seventh day of Sukkot is a semi-holiday in its own right. Still counted among the days of Chol HaMoed, this day’s name means “the great hoshanah”. A hoshanah is a series of poems calling upon HaKadosh Barcuh Hu to rescue and redeem the Jewish people, primarily by sending rain, and was viewed by the rabbis of the Talmud as a mini-Yom Kippur. The seven Hoshanot prayers are recited in seven Hakafot around the Torah scrolls, and Sepharadic Jews also recite Selichot prayers.
Join us TOMORROW Sunday at 7:00am for Shacharit followed by Hoshanot!
Complete Sukkot Schedule - Download and Print!
This year's Sukkot schedule is now available!
Print one for your desk, your fridge, or your pocket!
(Thank you to Alicia Meath for creating this convenient calendar! Tizki L'Mitzvot!)
As per Kehillat Shaar HaShamayim's policy, no one will be turned away for lack of funds!
Please contact Rabbi Yonatan privately (email: rabbi@kshsd.org) if you would like to join us but require assistance.
When registering, kindly consider sponsoring a reservation for someone else by leaving us a note in the proper field.
KSH Meals: Please read!
The Kehillah's yearly food expenses extend well into the thousands of dollars. If you are joining the Kehillah for any of the Holiday or Shabbat meals (aside from the RSVP meals), or you wish to be a part of this tremendous operation, kindly consider contributing towards the meals. Thank you!
