Sukkot is one of the most exciting holidays in the Jewish calendar. It offers us a variety of active and colorful customs that absorb us within our homes and synagogues and connect us with nature and the seasons. Virtual Jerusalem presents a colorful review of this Festival of Joy, reminding us of its historical, agricultural and philosophical aspects. We take a look at Sukkot, day by day, as the first days merge into Hoshanah Rabba, Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. We explore in depth the intricacies of setting up a Sukkah and the various plants and fruit that make up the Four Species. Other themes include your extra Sukkot guests - the Ushpizin - and the Jewish concept of "Joy." For your further enrichment, we offer you a direct link to Ohr Somayach's Sukkot Holiday Homepage. A Festive Review How many days does Sukkot have? What are the key commandments? An introduction to the major features of this joyous festival. Simchat Torah Plus ... What are those "other" days: Hoshanah Rabbah, Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah? Take a trip through the Sukkot holiday week. The Sukkah Dovid Gross introduces us to Sukkah building and its intricacies. Take a peep into his family Sukkah in Israel. The Four Species What are the Four Species? What do they symbolize? Sort it out here. Shake Your Lulav Find out how to shake your lulav and etrog the halachic way! Who are the Ushpizin? Almost every Sukkot, we hear this question asked about some special guests. Ohr Somayach's "Ask the Rabbi" has some answers. What a Joy! Joy, or Simchah, plays a very special place in Jewish thought. How does this concept express itself in the holiday of Sukkot? Rabbi Bernstein of "Genesis" shows us how. Ohr Somayach's Sukkot Page More to find out about Sukkot from one of VJ's best content partners. A good place to start.