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SHABBOS FRIDAY

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TISHREI 5787 TISHREI 5787

BEFORE YOM TOV

Friday, 14 Tishrei, 5787

  • Complete the sukkah and prepare the arba minim before Shabbos. Give tzedakah for the two days of Yom Tov. Prepare a long-burning flame for candle lighting on the second night.

  • Women and girls light candles at the local candle-lighting time, before sunset, saying Lehadlik Ner Shel Shabbos V'shel Yom Tov and Shehecheyanu. A man who will say Shehecheyanu at Kiddush does not repeat it at candle lighting.

• Mivtza Lulav

  • Over the course of Sukkos, encourage and assist your friends and acquaintances to shake the lulav and esrog, as well as any other Jew with whom you come in contact. Additionally, we go out to the street and visit places frequented by Jews to give Jewish people the opportunity to fulfill this mitzvah.

  • A certain tzaddik would regularly allow others to use his lulav and esrog. His followers pointed out that the excessive handling of the esrog was causing it to lose its beauty. "What greater beauty can there be," responded the tzaddik, "than for so many Jews to use it for such a great mitzvah?!" (Likkutei Sichos vol. 9, p. 390) Indeed, the Rebbe would give each person the opportunity to use his personal lulav and esrog.

FRIDAY NIGHT

Shabbos, first night of Sukkos, 15 Tishrei, 5787

  • Today's ushpizin are Avraham Avinu and the Baal Shem Tov.

  • Kabolas Shabbos begins with Mizmor Ledavid.

  • In Lechah Dodi, say Gam besimchah uvetzahalah (and not berinah).

  • Say the Shemoneh Esrei for Shalosh Regalim, inserting the additions for Sukkos and Shabbos where indicated.

• FRIDAY NIGHT

Shabbos, first night of Sukkos, 15 Tishrei, 5787

  • After Shmoneh Esrei, we say Vayechulu, and the usual order for Shabbos.

  • The joy and dancing of simchas beis hasho'eivah already begins on the first night of Yom Tov (albeit without musical accompaniment).2

• Yom Tov Meal

  • Say Sholom Aleichem, and the usual pieces for Shabbos, quietly.

  • Say the nusach of Kiddush for Shabbos and Shalosh Regalim, inserting the addition for Sukkos and Shabbos where indicated. This is followed by Leisheiv Basukkah (first) and then Shehecheyanu.3

  • Those not making Kiddush say Leisheiv Basukkah after Hamotzi.

  • During the Yom Tov meals, the Hamotzi challah is dipped into honey.4

  • When eating in the sukkah (tonight and throughout Sukkos), have in mind that the sukkah commemorates the ananei hakavod that surrounded the Jewish nation when they left Mitzrayim.5

  • It is proper to share divrei Torah related to the ushpizin of the day. Indeed, the ushpizin of the day was a common theme in the Rebbe's sichos throughout Sukkos.

  • When bentching after the Yom Tov meals, say Retzei and Yaaleh Viyavo, inserting beyom chag hasukkos hazeh, beyom tov mikra kodesh hazeh. Say the harachamans for Shabbos, Yom Tov and Sukkos in the order printed in the siddur. See "Hosafos" if you forgot Yaaleh Viyavo.

  • When making a berachah acharonah mei’ein shalosh (e.g., Al Hamichyah), add the words vezachreinu letovah beyom chag hasukkos hazeh after the mention of Shabbos. However, if you forgot to add them, do not repeat the berachah.

  • For a selection of halachos regarding eating in the sukkah, see below, "Hosafos."

SHABBOS

first day of Sukkos, 15 Tishrei, 5787

  • We do not shake the lulav or say Hoshanos on Shabbos.

  • The lulav is muktzah on Shabbos.

• Shacharis and Hallel

  • Say the Shemoneh Esrei for Shalosh Regalim, inserting the additions for Shabbos and Sukkos where indicated.

  • After chazaras hashatz, the whole Hallel is said.

  • The berachah preceding Hallel is said throughout Sukkos, whether saying Hallel with a minyan or alone.

  • After Hallel: Kaddish Tiskabel, Shir Shel Yom, L'david Hashem ori, and krias hatorah.

• Krias Hatorah

  • Two Sifrei Torah are removed from the aron kodesh. From the first Sefer Torah, seven aliyos are read in the kriah of Shor o chesev (Vayikra 22:26–23:44). The second Sefer Torah is then placed next to the first one, and Chatzi Kaddish is recited. This is followed by hagbah and gelilah of the first Sefer Torah.

  • From the second Sefer Torah, Uvachamishah asar yom is read for Maftir (Bamidbar 29:12–16). This is followed by hagbah and gelilah of the second Sefer Torah, after which the haftorah is read (Zechariah 14:1-21).

  • Krias hatorah is followed by Yekum Purkan etc. and Ashrei, and the Sefer Torah is then returned to the aron kodesh. This is followed by Musaf.

• Musaf

  • Say the Musaf for Shalosh Regalim, inserting the additions for Shabbos and Sukkos where indicated.

  • The Kohanim duchen during chazaras hashatz. For details about Birchas Kohanim, see below, "Hosafos."

• Kiddush

  • For Kiddush, say all the usual pieces said on a Shabbos day, but quietly.

• SHABBOS

first day of Sukkos, 15 Tishrei, 5787

  • Then, say Eileh Moadei, Borei Peri Hagafen, and Leisheiv Basukkah. Those not making Kiddush say Leisheiv Basukkah after Hamotzi.

• Minchah

  • At Minchah, we read from the Torah. Say the Shemoneh Esrei for Shalosh Regalim with the additions for Shabbos and Sukkos. Omit Tzidkascha.

  • Do not prepare on Shabbos for the second night or day of Yom Tov. Wait until Shabbos has ended.

SATURDAY NIGHT

second night of Sukkos, 16 Tishrei, 5787

  • Today's ushpizin are Yitzchak Avinu and the Mezritcher Maggid.

  • Only after Shabbos is over, women and girls light candles from an existing flame, saying Lehadlik Ner Shel Yom Tov and Shehecheyanu. Before lighting or preparing for Yom Tov, say Boruch hamavdil bein kodesh lekodesh if you have not already said Vatodi'einu.

  • A man lighting candles should not make the berachah of Shehecheyanu when lighting, as he will say this berachah later when making Kiddush7.

  • During Shmone Esre of Maariv, say Vatodi'einu.

  • During Kiddush, havdalah is recited within the sequence of "Yaknahaz”: Hagefen, Asher Bachar, Me'orei Ha'eish, Hamavdil, and then Shehechiyanu.

  • While saying Me'orei Ha'eish, look at the Yom Tov candles, but do not look at your fingernails and do not move the candles at all.

  • At Kiddush tonight, first say Shehecheyanu and then Leisheiv Basukkah.8

SUNDAY

second day of Sukkos, 16 Tishrei, 5787

• Shaking the Lulav

  • Get up early to shake the lulav, especially today.

  • If possible, do not eat or drink before shaking the lulav.

  • It is best to shake the lulav in the sukkah.

  • Lift the lulav with your right hand with its spine facing you, and say the berachah of Al Netilas Lulav. Next, lift the esrog with your left hand (making sure it is upright) and say the berachah of Shehecheyanu. As you finish the berachah, join the lulav and esrog together, tilting the esrog and joining its top third with the bottom of the lulav.

  • For additional halachos regarding shaking the lulav, see below, "Hosafos."

  • Next, do the naʼanuim. Face east, holding the lulav and esrog together. Keeping them in their upright position, move them toward the southeast corner (i.e., at a 45 degree angle to your right), shake them slightly, and bring them back until they touch your chest (the place where you strike when saying Ashamnu). Repeat this three times.

  • Do another three na'anuim in the manner described above toward the northeast corner (i.e., at a 45 degree angle to your left), due east (directly in front of you), upwards, downwards, and west (behind you), totaling eighteen na'anuim.

  • The lulav and esrog remain upright throughout the na'anuim, including when they are lowered downwards. Ensure the top of the lulav does not touch the roof/sechach (especially when lifting them upwards).

  • When lifting the lulav and esrog upwards, lower them slightly before bringing them back to your chest.

  • Similarly, when lowering the lulav and esrog downwards, lift them slightly before bringing them back to your chest.

  • When moving the lulav and esrog west, for the first two times move them toward the southwest corner (i.e., at a 135 degree angle to your right), and for the third time move them due west (directly behind you).

• SUNDAY

second day of Sukkos, 16 Tishrei, 5787

  • Throughout the na'anuim, cover the esrog with your hand (if possible), revealing it slightly only for the last na'anua (in which the lulav and esrog are moved due west).

  • When doing the na'anuim, the Rebbe would stand with his feet together, as during Shemoneh Esrei.

• Shacharis and Hallel

  • Say the Shemoneh Esrei for Shalosh Regalim, inserting the additions for Sukkos where indicated.

  • After chazaras hashatz, the whole Hallel is said. Hold the lulav when saying Hallel (with your right hand), and when doing the naʼanuim, hold the esrog as well (with your left hand), joining them together.9

  • The berachah preceding Hallel is said throughout Sukkos, whether saying Hallel with a minyan or alone.

  • Four sets of naʼanuim are done during Hallel. The first set is done when saying the words Hodu laHashem ki tov ki le'olam chasdo (immediately after the paragraph Halelu es Hashem). When saying the word Hodu, do three na'anuim toward the right (in the manner described above). When saying laHashem, do not move the lulav and esrog.10 When saying ki, do three na'anuim toward the left; when saying tov, do three na'anuim frontward; when saying ki, do three na'anuim above; when saying le'olam, do three na'anuim below; and when saying chasdo, do three na'anuim behind you.

  • The second and third sets are done when saying the words Ana Hashem hoshiah na. When saying the word Ana, do three naʼanuim toward the right and then another three toward the left. When saying Hashem, do not move the lulav and esrog. When saying hoshiah, do three na'anuim frontward and another three above, and when saying na, do three naʼanuim below and another three behind you. Do the same when saying Ana Hashem for the second time.

  • The fourth set is done when saying the possuk Hodu laHashem at the end of Hallel for the first time.11 These na'anuim are done in the same way as when this possuk was said earlier (see above).12

  • If you do not have your own lulav and esrog, try to borrow a set to use for Hallel and Hoshanos.13

• Hoshanos

  • After Hallel, the aron kodesh is opened (remaining open until the end of Hoshanos13) and a Sefer Torah is removed. Someone who does not have a lulav and esrog stands next to the bimah holding the Sefer Torah. Alternatively, the Sefer Torah should be held by an avel, as he does not circle the bimah for Hoshanos.14 If everyone present has a lulav and esrog (and no avel is present), the Sefer Torah should be placed on the bimah.15

  • When saying Hoshanos, hold the lulav with your right hand and the esrog with your left hand,16 joining them together.17

  • The chazzan says the four opening sentences (beginning with Hoshana lemaancha) one at a time, and the congregation repeats after him.

  • Today, the paragraphs of Lemaan amitach (which we missed yesterday) and Even shisiyah are said. Each phrase is preceded by the word hoshana. Beginning with the letter samech or ayin in the second paragraph, each phrase is both preceded and followed by the word hoshana.18

  • Beginning with the letter samech or ayin of the second paragraph, the chazzan begins to circle the bimah (counterclockwise19), followed by the congregation. The chazzan says each phrase out loud one at a time, and the congregation repeats after him.20

  • Make a complete circle around the bimah, concluding it with the letter tov.21

  • Do not say the possuk printed at the end of the paragraph. (It is only said on Hoshana Rabba.)22

  • Next, say Ani vahu hoshiah na, the paragraph Kehoshata, Ani vahu hoshiah na (a second time), and the paragraph Hoshiah es amecha.

• SUNDAY

second day of Sukkos, 16 Tishrei, 5787

  • Say the possuk Lemaan daas out loud, as the Sefer Torah is returned to the aron kodesh.23

  • Hoshanos are followed by Kaddish Shalem, Shir Shel Yom, L'david Hashem ori, and krias hatorah.

• Krias Hatorah

  • When the aron kodesh is opened, say Vayehi Binsoa Ha'aron, the Yud-Gimel Midos Harachamim (once), the Ribono Shel Olam for Shalosh Regalim (inserting your name, your mother's name, and the appropriate words for your family), and Berich Shemei. Family terms, as appropriate:

  • אשתי, בְּנִי, בָּנַי, בנותי

  • Krias hatorah is the same as yesterday, with the first reading divided into five aliyos. The haftorah, however, is different (I Melachim 8:2–21).

• Musaf and the Yom Tov Meal

  • Say Musaf for Shalosh Regalim with the additions for Sukkos. The Kohanim duchen during chazaras hashatz. For daytime Kiddush, say Eileh Moadei, Borei Peri Hagafen and Leisheiv Basukkah.

  • At the night and day meals, dip the challah into honey. When bentching, say Yaaleh Viyavo and the harachamans for Yom Tov and Sukkos; omit the Shabbos additions.

SUNDAY NIGHT

Sunday night, 17 Tishrei, 5787

  • When davening Maariv, insert Atah Chonantanu and Yaaleh Viyavo. See below, "Hosafos,” for the laws that apply if you forgot to say Yaaleh Viyavo.

  • Make havdalah in the sukkah, without besamim and a candle. After the berachah of Hamavdil, add the berachah of Leisheiv Basukkah.24

CHOL HAMOED

17-21 Tishrei, 5787

  • Simchas beis hasho'eivah. The Rebbe strongly encouraged rejoicing on Sukkos with singing and dancing, extending the simchah even to the streets.25 During Chol Hamoed, this is accompanied by musical instruments.26

  • "Dance until the street itself dances along!” (Toras Menachem 5745 vol. 1, pp. 245; 282-283)

  • Free time on Chol Hamoed should be used to learn more Torah, and to influence others to do the same.27

  • Over the course of Chol Hamoed, replace (some or all of) the hadassim and aravos, as necessary.28

  • An aravah is possul if most of its leaves have fallen off. If only some of its leaves have fallen off, although it is kosher, it should be replaced if easily possible.29

MONDAY

first day of Chol Hamoed Sukkos, 17 Tishrei, 5787

  • From today onward, say Al Netilas Lulav without Shehecheyanu. If this is your first time fulfilling the mitzvah this Sukkos, say Shehecheyanu as well.

  • Today's ushpizin are Yaakov Avinu and the Alter Rebbe.

• Shacharis

  • Tefillin are not worn on Chol Hamoed.

  • Insert Yaaleh Viyavo during Shemoneh Esrei. See below, "Hosafos,” for the laws that apply if you forgot to say Yaaleh Viyavo.

  • After Shemoneh Esrei, say the whole Hallel, along with the na'anuim.

  • Hallel is followed by Hoshanos. Today, the paragraph of Om ani chomah is said.

  • Hoshanos is followed by Kaddish Shalem, Shir Shel Yom, L'david Hashem ori and krias hatorah.

• MONDAY

first day of Chol Hamoed Sukkos, 17 Tishrei, 5787

• Krias Hatorah

  • One Sefer Torah is removed from the aron kodesh, from which four aliyos are read. For Kohen, Uvayom hasheini is read; for Levi, Uvayom hashlishi is read; for the third aliyah, Uvayom harevi'i is read; and for the fourth aliyah, Uvayom hasheini and Uvayom hashlishi are read. This is followed by Chatzi Kaddish, hagbah and gelilah.

  • Continue with Ashrei, U’va Letzion and Musaf.

• Musaf

  • Say the Musaf for Shalosh Regalim, inserting the additions for Sukkos where indicated. Where appropriate, replace the words Yom Tov with the word yom. Insert the paragraphs Uvayom Hasheini... Uvayom hashlishi.

  • Say the Sheish Zechiros after davening.

• Chol Hamoed Meals

  • Regarding dipping bread/challah into honey during Chol Hamoed, the Rebbe uses the expression meiheichi teisi (meaning there is no particular reason to do so).30

  • On each day of Chol Hamoed, males over bar mitzvah drink a revi'is of wine to fulfill the mitzvah of simchas Yom Tov.

  • When bentching, insert Yaaleh Viyavo and replace Magdil with Migdol. Additionally, say the harachaman for Sukkos. (See below, "Hosafos,” for the laws that apply if you forgot to say Yaaleh Viyavo.)

  • When making a berachah acharonah mei’ein shalosh (e.g., Al Hamichyah), add the words vezachreinu letovah beyom chag hasukkos hazeh. However, if you forgot to add them, do not repeat the berachah.

TUESDAY

second day of Chol Hamoed Sukkos, 18 Tishrei, 5787

  • Today's ushpizin are Moshe Rabbeinu and the Mitteler Rebbe.

  • For Hoshanos, the paragraph Adon hamoshia is said.

  • The aliyos in today's kriah are as follows: For Kohen, Uvayom hashlishi is read; for Levi, Uvayom harevi'i is read; for the third aliyah, Uvayom hachamishi is read; and for the fourth aliyah, Uvayom hashlishi and Uvayom harevi'i are read.

  • In Musaf, insert the paragraphs Uvayom hashlishi... Uvayom hareviʻi.

WEDNESDAY

third day of Chol Hamoed Sukkos, 19 Tishrei, 5787

  • Today's ushpizin are Aharon Hakohen and the Rebbe the Tzemach Tzedek.

  • For Hoshanos, the paragraph Adam u'veheimah is said.

  • The aliyos in today's kriah are as follows: For Kohen, Uvayom harevi'i is read; for Levi, Uvayom hachamishi is read; for the third aliyah, Uvayom hashishi is read; and for the fourth aliyah, Uvayom hareviʻi and Uvayom hachamishi are read.

  • In Musaf, insert the paragraphs Uvayom harevi'i... Uvayom hachamishi.

THURSDAY

fourth day of Chol Hamoed Sukkos, 20 Tishrei, 5787

  • Today's ushpizin are Yosef Hatzaddik and the Rebbe Maharash.

  • For Hoshanos, say the paragraph Adamah mei'erer.

  • The aliyos in today's kriah are as follows: for Kohen we read Uvayom hachamishi; for Levi we read Uvayom hashishi; for the third aliyah we read Uvayom hashevi'i; and for the fourth aliyah we read Uvayom hachamishi and Uvayom hashishi.

  • In Musaf, insert the paragraphs Uvayom hachamishi... Uvayom hashishi.

THURSDAY NIGHT

Hoshana Rabbah, 21 Tishrei, 5787

  • Today's ushpizin are Dovid Hamelech and the Rebbe Rashab.

• THURSDAY NIGHT

Hoshana Rabbah, 21 Tishrei, 5787

  • It is customary to stay up the entire night. Before chatzos, say the entire Chumash Devarim. (This is not done with a minyan.)

  • After chatzos, say the entire Tehillim quickly (together with the minyan). Married men wear a gartel.31

  • After each sefer say the Yehi Ratzon for Hoshana Rabbah, as well as the Yehi Ratzon said "after the moon rises" (both are printed in the back of the Tehillim). However, do not say the Yehi Ratzon for Yom Tov.32

  • Between sefarim, the gabba'im distribute sweet apples, to be dipped in honey and eaten in the sukkah (either in the shul's sukkah or later in your private sukkah).33

  • There were times when the Rebbe mentioned the custom of saying passages of Zohar on the night of Hoshana Rabbah (as printed in Tikkun Leil Hoshana Rabbah).34

  • The Rebbe encouraged using any spare time you have tonight for simchas beis hasho'eivah-before Chumash Devarim, between Chumash Devarim and Tehillim, and/or after Tehillim.35

  • If you were up the entire night, at alos hashachar use the restroom, wash negel vasser, and recite the morning berachos.36

  • The Frierdiker Rebbe relates that in Lubavitch they would not say Krias Shema Al Hamitah tonight.38

FRIDAY

Hoshana Rabbah, 21 Tishrei, 5787

  • Today is the last day we shake the lulav.

• Morning Davening

  • Prepare a bundle of five aravos to be used after Hoshanos. Bundles should be prepared for women and children as well.39

  • Before Hallel, remove the top two rings from the lulav. Only the three rings binding the hadassim and aravos to the lulav remain.40

  • After Hallel, all the Sifrei Torah are removed from the aron kodesh, and they are held next to (or placed on) the bimah.41

  • Repeat the six paragraphs said on the previous days of Sukkos, circling the bimah with each one, as was done on the previous days. After each circuit, say the possuk printed at the end of the paragraph.

  • Next, say the paragraph Lemaan eisan and circle the bimah a seventh time. (Here as well, each phrase is preceded by the word hoshana, and beginning with the letter samech or ayin, each phrase is both preceded and followed by the word hoshana.) Say the pesukim printed at the end of the paragraph.

  • Continue with Ani vahu hoshiah na, the paragraph Kehoshata, and Ani vahu hoshiah na (Hoshiah es amecha will be said later). Next, say the added sections for Hoshana Rabbah, beginning with Titneinu lesheim velis'hillah.

  • Conclude by saying Kol mevaser mevaser veʼomer three times, followed by Hoshiah es amecha. The Sifrei Torah are returned to the aron kodesh and the chazzan says Kaddish Shalem.

  • Put down the lulav and esrog, lift the bundle of five aravos,42 and strike them on the ground five times.43 Say the Yehi Ratzon.

  • This is followed by Shir Shel Yom, L'david Hashem ori and krias hatorah.

• FRIDAY

Hoshana Rabbah, 21 Tishrei, 5787

  • The aliyos in today's kriah are as follows: For Kohen, Uvayom hachamishi is read; for Levi, Uvayom hashishi is read; for the third aliyah, Uvayom hashevi'i is read; and for the fourth aliyah, Uvayom hachamishi and Uvayom hashevi'i are read.

  • In Musaf, insert the paragraphs Uvayom hashishi... Uvayom hashevi'i.

• During the Day

  • During today's meal, dip the Hamotzi challah into honey.44

  • It is customary to eat kreplach on Hoshana Rabbah.45

  • Give tzedakah today for the two days of Yom Tov.46

  • Minchah is the last time we say L’david Hashem ori.

• Hadlakas Neiros

  • Prepare a long-burning candle, from which the Yom Tov candles can be lit tomorrow night.

  • Today, Friday, women and girls must light candles before shekiah. Two berachos are said: Lehadlik Ner Shel Shabbos V'shel Yom Tov and Shehecheyanu.

  • A man lighting candles should not make the berachah of Shehecheyanu when lighting, as he will say this berachah later when making Kiddush47.

FRIDAY NIGHT

Shemini Atzeres, 22 Tishrei, 5787

  • On Shemini Atzeres and Simchas Torah, display more simchah than on the rest of Yom Tov, even more than during simchas beis hasho'eivah.48

  • "Treasure the forty-eight hours of Shemini Atzeres and Simchas Torah,” said the Frierdiker Rebbe in the name of the Rebbe Rashab. "Every second, you can draw buckets and barrels of material and spiritual riches. How so? Through dancing!” (quoted in Sefer Haminhagim, p. 68)

  • On Shemini Atzeres, eat and drink in the sukkah,49 but don't say Leisheiv Basukkah.50 Those who are mehader refrain even from drinking water outside the sukkah, today as well.51

• Maariv

  • Kabolas Shabbos begins with Mizmor Ledavid.

  • In Lechah Dodi, say Gam besimchah uvetzahalah (and not berinah).52

  • Say the Shemoneh Esrei for Shalosh Regalim, inserting the additions for Shabbos and Shemini Atzeres where indicated.53

  • After Shmoneh Esrei, we say Vayechulu, and the usual order for Shabbos.

  • After Barchu, do not say Aleinu—it will be said later, after hakafos.

• Hakafos

  • In preparation for hakafos, make Kiddush in the sukkah and farbreng.54

  • Say Sholom Aleichem, and the usual pieces for Shabbos, quietly.

  • Say the Kiddush for Shabbos and Shalosh Regalim, inserting the addition for Shemini Atzeres and Shabbos where indicated. Say Shehecheyanu as well.55

  • Atah Har'eisa is said three times. Various individuals are honored with saying the pesukim, followed by the congregation.

• FRIDAY NIGHT

Shemini Atzeres, 22 Tishrei, 5787

  • After each Atah Har'eisa, say the paragraph Av harachamim. It is customary to then honor someone to say the possuk Vehayah zar'acha.56

  • The aron kodesh is then opened, and all the Sifrei Torah are removed.57 Various individuals are honored with holding the Sifrei Torah. The people holding the Sifrei Torah circle the bimah (counterclockwise), accompanied by the rest of the congregation.

  • As they circle, the leader says the paragraph Ana Hashem hoshiah na, one stanza at a time, followed by the congregation. Afterwards, say the pesukim printed after the paragraph.58

  • We then dance and sing with the Sifrei Torah,58 until the gabbai announces, “Ad kan hakafah alef!" The Sifrei Torah are then returned to the aron kodesh.

  • This procedure is repeated seven times, for each of the seven hakafos.

  • At the end of the hakafos, the Sifrei Torah are returned to the aron kodesh and Aleinu is said.

• Yom Tov Meals

  • On Shemini Atzeres and Simchas Torah, the challah is not dipped into honey.59

  • When bentching after the Yom Tov meals say Retzei, and Yaaleh Viyavo, inserting the words beyom shemini atzeres hachag hazeh, beyom tov mikra kodesh hazeh. Additionally, say the Harachaman for Yom Tov (but not the Harachaman for Sukkos60), in addition to the Harachaman for Shabbos.

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