Hoshana Rabbah

Hoshana Rabbah is the seventh day of the holiday Sukkot. In Temple times, the day was marked by seven processions around the altar, which was decorated with willow branches. Today, the day is marked by customs such as seven processions around the synagogue sanctuary, extended recitation of prayers known as hoshanot, the striking of willow branches on the floor, and staying up at night to learn Torah.