This informative article provides a basic introduction to the origins and rituals of Hoshanah Rabbah, the seventh day of Sukkot, a semi-holiday in its own right. With its lengthy prayer service in which we beg for salvation while circling the synagogue, prayers for rain, the ritual striking of willow branches on the ground, this holiday is confusing for many. This resource is from MyJewishLearning, an online resource that empowers Jewish discovery for people of all backgrounds and levels of knowledge.