Koveya Itim Quiz #2

On the 7th day of Sukkot, they would circle the altar seven times. This is because Sukkot is a Jewish holiday that lasts for seven days, and on each day, they would perform a ritual called Hakkafot, where they would walk around the bimah (a raised platform) or the Torah scroll. On the 7th day, they would specifically circle the altar seven times as a symbolic act of completion and celebration.

The correct answer is "It must grow from the ground and not be susceptible to ritual defilement." This means that in order for an item to be valid as schach, it must be a natural material that grows from the ground, such as branches, leaves, or bamboo, and it should not be susceptible to being ritually defiled or contaminated. This ensures that the schach used for the sukkah is both natural and pure, meeting the requirements for the holiday of Sukkot.

When the rain is heavy enough that one's porridge would be spoiled if left in the sukka, it is permissible to leave the sukka. This implies that the level of rain is significant enough to cause damage to the food, which is a valid reason to seek shelter. The other options do not provide a valid justification for leaving the sukka.

According to Rebbi Yehudah, the minimum size of an etrog is the size of an egg.

The full Hallel is recited on each day of Sukkot.

Most of the leaves falling off a willow twig would likely cause it to become weakened or damaged, potentially invalidating it. While it is not specified how many leaves are on the twig, the phrase "most of the leaves" implies a significant number, suggesting that the twig would no longer be viable without them.

If one did not eat a meal in the sukka on the first night of Sukkot, they may not compensate for this.

The full Hallel is recited on Shemini Atzeret. This is because Shemini Atzeret is considered a separate holiday from Sukkot, even though it immediately follows it. Therefore, the full Hallel, which is a collection of Psalms of praise, is recited to celebrate and give thanks on this special day.

A withered willow twig is not valid because it is no longer alive or healthy. It is likely dried out and brittle, making it unable to fulfill any purpose or function. Therefore, it cannot be considered valid.

Rebbi Yosi believes that there is no maximum size for an etrog. This means that an etrog can be any size, regardless of how large or small it is.

On the seventh day of Sukkot, the number of animal sacrifices for mussaf (additional offerings) was the same as the number of mishmarot (divisions of priests serving in the Temple). This means that the priests were able to perform the required number of sacrifices without any surplus or shortage. This alignment of numbers only occurred on the seventh day of Sukkot.

The correct answer is fifteen. The question is asking about the number of steps that led from the Court of the Women to the Court of the Israelites. The answer indicates that there are fifteen steps between these two courts.

One may use a bundle of straw for the wall of a sukka.

During the mussaf sacrifice, nine trumpet blasts were sounded. This is because the number of trumpet blasts during the mussaf sacrifice in the Jewish tradition is nine. The question is asking for the specific number of trumpet blasts, and the correct answer is nine.

The Simchat Beit Hashoeiva is a celebration during the holiday of Sukkot in which people gather to dance and rejoice. The pious and the men of good deeds, who are known for their devotion and righteousness, would be the ones who would dance before the crowds at this event. This is because their actions and behavior align with the spirit of the celebration, making them the most suitable participants.

According to Bet Shamai, an etrog of demai is considered invalid because it may not be eaten. Since it cannot be consumed, it is not suitable for use in religious rituals or ceremonies.

On a regular Shabbat, the 12 loaves of Showbread would be shared between the incoming and outgoing mishmarot. According to the Tana Kama, the outgoing mishmar would receive six loaves.

During the time of the Temple, the lulav was taken outside the Temple on the first day of Sukkot.

According to the Sages, there is no minimum width requirement for the roof of a valid sukka. This means that the roof can be of any width as long as it meets the other necessary criteria for a sukka.

Rebbi Yehudah holds that there is no maximum height for a Sukkah. This means that a Sukkah can be built as tall as desired, without any height restrictions. This view is in contrast to other opinions that set specific height limitations for a Sukkah.