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<li style="text-align: justify"> The meaning of Hoshana Rabbah:<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1">[1]</a></li>
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Hoshana Rabbah is a day of Judgment.<a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2">[2]</a> During Sukkos we are judged regarding water [i.e. rain].<a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3">[3]</a> On Hoshana Rabbah, the judgment of the water is sealed. This is of significant importance to human life, as human life is dependent on water.
<a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1">[1]</a> Taz 664:1
<a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2">[2]</a> Admur 468:23; M”A 468:15
<a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3">[3]</a> Michaber 664:1; Mishneh Rosh Hashanah 16a

Shulchan Aruch HaRav | 1. The meaning of Hoshana Rabbah

The meaning of Hoshana Rabbah:[1] Hoshana Rabbah is a day of Judgment.[2] During Sukkos we are judged regarding water [i.e. rain].[3] On Hoshana Rabbah, the judgment of the water is sealed. This is of significant importance to human life, as human life is dependent on water. [1] Taz 664:1 [2]