Sukkot · Orach Chaim 664

Hoshana Rabbah

8 questions · 17 opinions

What customs are observed on Hoshana Rabbah (the seventh day of Sukkot)?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Prayer and Customs

Is the willow beaten on Hoshana Rabbah accompanied by a blessing?

1 opinions

Blessing

Should the willow on Hoshana Rabbah be circled with the lulav, the willow alone, or both?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Hakafot

What is the minimum quantity of willow required for the Hoshana Rabbah beating?

2 opinions

Minimum Requirements

Can one fulfill the Hoshana Rabbah willow obligation with the willow already in the lulav?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Willow from Lulav

Is it permitted to benefit from the willow after taking it on Hoshana Rabbah?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Post-Mitzvah Use

Is one permitted to cut willow for Hoshana Rabbah from a non-Jew's land?

2 opinions

Cutting from Non-Jew's Land

If Hoshana Rabbah falls on Sunday and a non-Jew cut willow on Shabbat, may it be used?

2 opinions

Non-Jew Cutting on Shabbat