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Sukkos: What’s the Shake all About?

Although m’ikkar ha’din one can fulfill the mitzva of lulav and esrog by merely picking them up, the ???? tells us to shake them during ??? when saying ???? ??? ?? ??? and ??? ?? ?????? ??.

Based on medrashim, the ????? ????? explains that shaking the four species symbolizes shaking of every part of our body and soul in fervent prayer to Hashem, to both thank Him for all He’s given us and to request that His kindness continue to surround us.

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