Sukkot At Home Tefilla Guide Compiled by Abe Rosenberg (Page numbers from the Complete ArtScroll Siddur)
FIRST NIGHT OF SUKKOT FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 2
ArtScroll Siddur
WEEKDAY Mincha 232-254
Candle Lighting at 6:17 PM
Because it is also Erev Shabbat we recite the last 2 Psalms from Kabbalat 320-322 Shabbat.
Ma’ariv for Shabbat/Yom Tov 330-336
Before the Amidah we add the Shabbat paragraph, “V’shomru” before reciting 336 the Yom Tov line “VaYidaber Moshe” (in gray)
Yom Tov Amidah – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Sukkot and also include 660-670 the additions [in brackets] for Shabbat
Because it is also Shabbat we recite “VaYichulu,” preferably with at least one other person present, because we’re giving testimony (it can, however, be 346 recited alone)
Alenu 350
L’David Ori 282
Yigdal 12
Shabbat Shalom! Chag Sameach! FIRST DAY OF SUKKOT SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 3
ArtScroll Siddur
12-52; P’sukei D’Zimrah 368-404
Shacharit for Shabbat/Yom Tov – Follow the ArtScroll instructions: We recite 406-420 the Shabbat paragraphs beginning with HaKol Yoducha
Yom Tov Amidah – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Sukkot and also include 660-670 the additions [in brackets] for Shabbat
We recite the full Hallel (we do NOT take the Lulav and Etrog on Shabbat) 632-642
Song of the Day for Shabbat followed by L’David Ori (We do not recite Anim 488 Zemirot)
When davening at home we do not recite the tefillot associated with the Torah Reading. This is however a good time to look through the verses in Vayikra (22:26- 23:44) normally read in shul on the first two days of the chag (as well as the first day of 956 Pesach!)
The Maftir comes from Bamidbar (29:12-16) and the Haftarah is a section from Zechariah that makes reference to celebrating Sukkot in Jerusalem 970
Because it is also Shabbat we recite the first paragraph of Yekum Purkan 448
Ashrei 456
Musaf Amidah – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Sukkot (including the paragraph for the first days of the chag (p.682) and also include the additions 674-692 [in brackets] for Shabbat
726; On Shabbat we recite a special version of Hoshanot, without a Lulav & Etrog 736-740
476; Concluding tefillot: Ein Kelokeinu/Alenu/Adon Olam 480; 12
Shabbat Shalom! Chag Sameach!
SECOND NIGHT OF SUKKOT SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 3
ArtScroll Siddur
SHABBAT/YOM TOV MINCHA – Ashrei, Uva L’Tzion 502-506
Yom Tov Amidah – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Sukkot and also include 660-670 the additions [in brackets] for Shabbat
Alenu 526-528
Candle Lighting at 7:11 PM
YOM TOV MA’ARIV 330-336
It is no longer Shabbat so before the Amidah we recite ONLY the Yom Tov line, 336 “VaYidaber Moshe” (in gray)
Amidah – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Sukkot (we no longer include the 660-670 bracketed words for Shabbat)
350 Alenu/L’David Ori/Yigdal 282 12
Chag Sameach!
SECOND DAY OF SUKKOT SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 4
ArtScroll Siddur
12-52; P’sukei D’Zimrah 368-404
Shacharit for Yom Tov – Follow the ArtScroll instructions: We recite the 406-408; WEEKDAY paragraph (HaMeir La’Aretz, p. 408) at the bottom of the page (in 412-420 gray)
Amidah – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Sukkot 660-670
Before reciting Hallel it is appropriate to take the Lulav & Etrog and recite the 630 blessings, including Shehechiyanu.
We recite the full Hallel on Sukkot, waving the Lulav & Etrog at the appropriate 632-642 points, as indicated in the ArtScroll; see detailed instructions on p. 631
162 Song of the Day (Sunday) and L’David Ori 170
When davening at home we do not recite the tefillot associated with the Torah Reading. Today’s reading is the same as yesterday’s - Vayikra 22:26-23:44 956
Maftir is also the same as yesterday - Bamidbar 29:12-16. The Haftarah comes from 970 the first book of Melachim, (8:2-21) and describes the joyous dedication ceremony when King Shlomo brought the Aron Kodesh into the newly-built Beit HaMikdash. 971
Ashrei (We do not sing the Yom Tov poem, “Y-ah Keili” when davening on our 456 own)
Musaf Amidah for Yom Tov – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Sukkot, including the paragraph for the first days of the chag (p.682). (We no longer 674-692 include the bracketed words for Shabbat)
726-728; Taking the Lulav & Etrog, we recite Hoshanot for the Second day of Sukkot, 734-736 featuring the paragraph, “L’Maan Amitcha”
476; Concluding tefillot: Ein Kelokeinu/Alenu/Adon Olam 480; 12
Chag Sameach!!
END OF SUKKOT FIRST DAYS SUNDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 4
ArtScroll Siddur
YOM TOV MINCHA – Ashrei, Uva L’Tzion 502-506
Yom Tov Amidah – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Sukkot 660-670
Alenu 526-528
Yom Tov Ends at 7:10 PM
WEEKDAY Ma’ariv 256-266
WEEKDAY Amidah – Remember to add Ata Chonantanu and Yaaleh V’Yavo 266-278
Alenu/L’David Ori 280-282
We recite an abbreviated Havdalah; no candle, no spices. We say “Boreh Pri 618-620 HaGafen” over the wine, followed by the closing blessing, “HaMavdil.”
Shavua Tov! Moadim L’Simcha!
CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT MONDAY-THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5-8
ArtScroll Siddur
Note: Some people put on Tefillin during Chol HaMoed, many do not. Follow your individual/family custom.
Weekday P’sukei D’Zimrah & Shacharit 2-96
Weekday Amidah, remember to add Yaaleh V’Yavo 98-118
Blessing for the Lulav & Etrog (no Shehechiyanu) followed by Full Hallel, 630-642 waving Lulav at appropriate points, as per ArtScroll.
When davening at home we do not recite any of the tefillot associated with the Torah Reading. The Torah portion, which changes slightly each day of Chol HaMoed, comes from the section of Parshat Pinchas (Bamidbar 29:17-34) describing the 971-973 communal offerings brought on successive days of the holiday.
Ashrei/Uva L’Tzion (we do not recite the Psalm in between, “LaMinatzeach” 150-156
Musaf Amidah for Yom Tov – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Sukkot. Note that the special paragraph for the Sukkot sacrifices – taken from the Torah 674-692 Reading – is different each day of Chol HaMoed.
Once again taking the Lulav & Etrog we recite Hoshanot. After the opening 4 lines, a different Hoshanah tefillah is recited each day of the chag. Follow the 726 ArtScroll grid (bottom of p. 727) for when the first day of Sukkot is Shabbat.
Hoshanot conclusion 734-736
Alenu 158 Song of the Day(M-T-W-Th) (162-166) L’David Ori 170
WEEKDAY Mincha, add Yaaleh V’Yavo to the Amidah, no Tachanun 232
256 WEEKDAY Ma’ariv, add Yaaleh V’Yavo to the Amidah. Remember L’David Ori 282
Moadim L’Simcha!
HOSHANAH RABBAH FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 9
ArtScroll Siddur
We begin with the WEEKDAY P’sukei D’Zimrah 12-64
After Mizmor L’Todah we switch to the YOM TOV P’sukei D’Zimrah 374-388
At Yehi Kavod we switch back to the WEEKDAY P’sukei D’Zimrah & Shacharit 64-96
WEEKDAY Amidah but remember to add Yaaleh V’Yavo 98-118
Blessing for the Lulav & Etrog followed by Full Hallel, waving Lulav at 630-642 appropriate points, as per ArtScroll.
When davening at home we do not recite any of the tefillot associated with the Torah Reading. As with the other days of Chol HaMoed, the Torah portion comes from the section of Parshat Pinchas (Bamidbar 29:26-34) describing the communal offerings 973 brought on successive days of the holiday.
Ashrei/Uva L’Tzion (we do not recite the Psalm in between, “LaMinatzeach”) 150-156
Musaf Amidah for Yom Tov – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Sukkot and 674-692 the special paragraph for the sacrifices brought on Hoshanah Rabbah.
Taking the Lulav & Etrog again we begin Hoshanot, remembering to add the 726-732 special lines for Hoshanah Rabbah, at the end of each paragraph.
We then continue with Kehoshatah...Ken Hoshanah. 734-736
Additional tefillot for Hoshanah Rabbah 740-748
We put down the Lulav & Etrog and pick up the bundle of five Aravot to recite 750-754 the remaining Hoshanot; at the end we strike the Aravot on the ground.
476;480; Conclusion: Ein Kelokeinu/Alenu/Song of the Day (Friday)/L’David Ori/Adon 168;170; Olam. 12
SHMINI ATZERET FRIDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 9
ArtScroll Siddur
Weekday Mincha, add Yaaleh V’Yavo in the Amidah 232-254
Candle Lighting at 6:08 PM
Because it is also Erev Shabbat we recite the last 2 Psalms from Kabbalat 320-322 Shabbat.
Ma’ariv for Shabbat/Yom Tov 330-336
Before the Amidah we add the Shabbat paragraph, “V’Shomru” before reciting 336 the Yom Tov line “VaYidaber Moshe” (in gray)
Yom Tov Amidah – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Shmini Atzeret and also 660-670 include the additions [in brackets] for Shabbat
Because it is also Shabbat we recite “VaYichulu,” preferably with at least one other person present, because we’re giving testimony (it can, however, be 346 recited alone)
350 Alenu/L’David Ori/Yigdal 282 12
Shabbat Shalom! Chag Sameach!
SHMINI ATZERET SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 10
ArtScroll Siddur
12-52; P’sukei D’Zimrah 368-404
Shacharit for Shabbat/Yom Tov – Follow the ArtScroll instructions: We recite 406-420 the Shabbat paragraphs beginning with HaKol Yoducha
Yom Tov Amidah – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Shmini Atzeret and also 660-670 include the additions [in brackets] for Shabbat
Full Hallel 632-642
Song of the Day (Shabbat) followed by L’David Ori ***for the last time!*** 488
Note: At this point the kehillah would hear the reading of Kohelet with its profound messages. It’s appropriate to take a few moments to examine this powerful megillah. Unfortunately, Kohelet is not found in the ArtScroll Siddur so you’ll need a Tanach, or a Chumash (at the end of Devarim) to access it. BEFORE Yom Tov you can also link to Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Ecclesiastes
When davening at home we do not recite the tefillot associated with the Torah Reading. On Shmini Atzetet the reading is the same “all purpose” parsha (Devarim 14:22-16:17) read on the last day of Pesach and second day of Shavuot; it covers 964 Ma’aser Sheni, Shmittah and all the chagim.
The Maftir is from Bamidbar 29:35-30:1 and the Haftarah, from the first book of Melachim (8:54-9:1), continues the story of King Shlomo’s dedication ceremony (see 974 second day of Sukkot!) and includes his address to the Jewish people.
Because it is also Shabbat we recite the first paragraph of Yekum Purkan 448
If it is your custom to recite Yizkor, you may do so here. Yizkor does NOT 810 require a minyan (except for the Kaddish at the end.)
Ashrei 456
Musaf Amidah – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Shmini Atzeret and 674-690 remember to also include the [words in brackets] for Shabbat.
We do not recite Tefillat Geshem – the Prayer for Rain – at home. It is a public prayer.
476; Concluding tefillot: Ein Kelokeinu/Alenu/Adon Olam 480; 12
Shabbat Shalom! Chag Sameach!
SHMINI ATZERET / SIMCHAT TORAH SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 10
ArtScroll Siddur
SHABBAT/YOM TOV MINCHA – Ashrei, Uva L’Tzion 502-506
Yom Tov Amidah – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Shmini Atzeret and also 660-670 include the [words in brackets] for Shabbat
Alenu 526-528
Candle Lighting at 7:02 PM
YOM TOV MA’ARIV 330-336
It is no longer Shabbat so before the Amidah we recite ONLY the Yom Tov 336 line, “VaYidaber Moshe” (in gray)
Amidah – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Shmini Atzeret (we no longer 660-670 include the bracketed words for Shabbat)
Note: Hakafot are traditionally associated with the public celebration of the Torah. However, since the introductory verses and the Hakafot themselves are primarily p’sukim from Tanach, you may recite them if you wish.
Ata Hareta – Introductory Verses 758
Hakafot 760
350 Alenu/Yigdal 12
Chag Sameach!!
SIMCHAT TORAH SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 11
ArtScroll Siddur
12-52; P’sukei D’Zimrah 368-404
Shacharit for Yom Tov – Follow the ArtScroll instructions: We recite the 406-408; WEEKDAY paragraph (HaMeir La’Aretz, p. 408) at the bottom of the page (in 412-420 gray)
Amidah – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Shmini Atzeret 660-670
Full Hallel 632-642
Song of the Day - Sunday 162
Note: Hakafot are traditionally associated with the public celebration of the Torah. However, since the introductory verses and the Hakafot themselves are primarily p’sukim from Tanach, you may recite them if you wish.
Ata Hareta – Introductory Verses 758
Hakafot 760
Note: Although we don’t read the Torah at home it is most appropriate on Simchat Torah to spend time learning the final parsha of the Torah – V’Zot Habracha – describing the blessings to the tribes and the passing of Moshe - as well as the 975-976 opening chapter of Bereishit, describing the story of Creation, as we conclude the annual Torah readings and begin anew.
Maftir is the same as on Shmini Atzeret 974
The Haftarah is from the first chapter of Yehoshua, as he takes over the leadership of 976-977 the Jewish People following the passing of Moshe.
Ashrei (We do not sing the Yom Tov poem, “Y-ah Keili” when davening on our 456 own)
Musaf Amidah – Follow the ArtScroll instructions for Shmini Atzeret 674-690
476 Concluding tefillot: Ein Kelokeinu/Alenu/Adon Olam 480 12
Chag Sameach!
END OF YOM TOV SUNDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 11
ArtScroll Siddur
YOM TOV MINCHA – Ashrei, Uva L’Tzion 502-506
Yom Tov Amidah – follow the ArtScroll instructions for Shmini Atzeret 660-670
Alenu 526-528
YOM TOV ENDS AT 7:00 PM
WEEKDAY Ma’ariv 256-266
WEEKDAY Amidah – Remember to add Ata Chonantanu 266-278
Alenu 280
We recite an abbreviated Havdalah; no candle, no spices. We say “Boreh Pri 618-620 HaGafen” over the wine, followed by the closing blessing, “HaMavdil.”
SHAVUA TOV!!