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Orthodox UnionThe Levush says we circle the bimah during Hoshanot because of the joy of the holiday. How is Hoshanot, circling the bimah, and beating the aravah the major manifestation of simcha on Sukkot?
Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
The “Dance” Around the Bima Allows our Cry of Hoshana to Access the Highest Level of Heaven
October 2, 2018