Blessings for dwelling in the sukkah and for the lulav.
Blessing for
Dwelling in the Sukkah It is a mitzvah to celebrate in the sukkah. While
the Torah instructs us to live in the sukkah for seven days, many choose to only
have meals in the sukkah. When eating or reciting kiddush in the sukkah,
recite this blessing:
Our praise to You, Eternal our God,
Sovereign of all: You hallow us with Your mitzvot and command us to dwell in
the sukkah.
Blessing for the Lulav The lulav is held up in the right hand, and the etrog is held
pitom end (pointy side) down in the left hand. Facing east, recite the
blessing. Then turn the etrog up and shake the entire bundle three times in each
of six directions: straight ahead, right, back, left, up, and down.