Hebrew plural referring to ceremonial processions in Jewish religious practice, particularly those performed during Sukkot or other festivals.
From Hebrew 'haqafah' (singular) and 'haqafot' (plural), from the verb 'haqaf' meaning 'to go around' or 'to circle.' The term describes the circular processions central to Jewish festival traditions.
During Sukkot, Jewish communities perform hakafoth where they circle the bimah (platform) seven times with willow branches and palm fronds—it's a ritual older than 2,500 years!
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