Hoshana Raba 2027

Hoshana Raba, the 21st of Tishrei, is the seventh day of Sukkot: seven circuits are made around the synagogue with the lulav and five willow branches are beaten.

Friday, October 22, 2027.

Hoshana Raba 2027 · New York

Thursday, October 21, 2027 → Friday, October 22

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Hoshana Raba: what happens

It is the last day of Chol Hamoed, the eve of Shemini Atzeret. At the morning service seven circuits are made around the bimah with the lulav while the Hoshanot are recited, then five willow branches are beaten on the ground.

Tradition sees it as the last day of the judgment that began on Rosh Hashanah. Many communities stay up the night before to study.

What people do

  • Seven circuits (hakafot) with the lulav.
  • Beating the aravot, five willow branches.
  • Studying part of the night before, as is customary.

For a halakhic ruling, ask your rabbi.

Frequently asked questions

When is Hoshana Raba in 2027?

Hoshana Raba 2027 begins on the evening of Thursday, October 21 and ends on Friday, October 22, on the diaspora calendar. (21 Tishrei 5788)

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