The Intermediate Days

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Explore Sukkot's climax by learning about Hoshanah Rabbah, its rituals, and its significance.

Sandwiched between the opening and closing days of either Passover or Sukkot, Chol Hamoed is a time that blends festive atmosphere with daily routine.

Chol Hamoed refers to the “intermediate period” of the festivals of Passover and Sukkot. They are the days sandwiched between the beginning and ending holy days of both festivals.

G‑d told Abraham: “If atonement was not granted to your children on Rosh Hashanah, I will grant it on Yom Kippur; if atonement was not attained on Yom Kippur, it will be given on Hoshana Rabbah.”