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On Hoshana Rabbah, an Arava is taken in addition to the Aravos that are bound with the Lulav.<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1">[1]</a> It is taken in commemoration of the Hakafos that were performed with the Aravos in the Temple, in which the Mizbeiach was encircled with the Arava branch.<a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2">[2]</a> These Aravos are also referred to as Hoshanos.<a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3">[3]</a>
Blessing: A blessing is not recited upon fulfilling the Mitzvah of Aravos for Hoshanos.<a href="#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4">[4]</a>
<a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1">[1]</a> Michbaer 664:2; Sukkah 44b
<a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2">[2]</a> Taz 664:2
<a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3">[3]</a> See Michaber 664:8 and Rama 664:9
<a href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4">[4]</a> Michaber 664:2

Shulchan Aruch HaRav | The Mitzvah of taking Aravos for Hoshanah Raba – The Reason, and lack of blessing

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