Invite Ushpizin To Your Sukkah

 

Ushpizin are the seven eminent characters or role models we honor by “inviting” their presence into the sukkah. Traditionally, the Ushpizin are considered to be our three patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) and our four matriarchs (Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah).

Read below to print and make your own Uspizin chain, or click here to purchase our product that includes everything you need.

 

Print, cut, and connect!

  1. Download and print this file. Use double-sided printing, if available.

  2. Color your Ushpizin

  3. Cut them out

  4. Connect them in one of three ways:

    1. Punch out holes with a paper punch and connect with paper fasteners

    2. Connect by using a staple, glue, or glue dots

    3. Chain together on a string

  5. Hang your beautiful chain in your Sukkah! and share your pics with us!

 

Who Are the Ushpizin?

Abraham

Often referred to as the father of monotheism. He and his wife, Sarah, left their homeland and established themselves in Canaan following a calling from God.

Sarah

Wife of Abraham who had their son, Isaac, at the age of 90. Moved from her homeland to Canaan with her husband. She loved welcoming guests.

Isaac

Son of Abraham and Sarah. Husband of Rebecca. When Isaac was born, his father planned to sacrifice him under God’s command, but his life was spared at the last moment.

Rebecca

Wife of Isaac. She encouraged her son, Jacob, to get the firstborn blessing from Isaac. Was kind to a stranger, Abraham’s servant, who needed her help.

Jacob

Son of Isaac and Rebecca. Husband of Leah, and later, Rachel. Loved being indoors. Bought the birthright from his twin brother, Esau. Ran away from home after receiving the firstborn blessing from his father. Worked for seven years for the right to marry Rachel.

Leah

Jacob’s first wife, and Rachel’s older sister. Mother of Ruben, Simeon, Lavey, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. Her father married her to Jacob despite the fact that he wanted to marry her sister.

Rachel

Jacob’s second wife, and Leah’s younger sister. Mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Jacob worked for seven years to be able to marry her. Died during the birth of their second son.

Order Days Ushpizin Chain here and hang it in your Sukkah!

Printable version is coming soon.

 
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