Oy, What A Mess

Today we practiced one of our more esoteric traditions at shul - beating
willow branches. The goal: get all the leaves off your bundle of willow
branches.

The meaning for this tradition isn't exactly clear. It definitely
relates to getting rid of those pesky sins. Learn more here:

http://www.torah.org/features/holydays/branches.html

One thing I do know it's one heck of a stress releaver. Not to mention,
mess maker.

The snapshot is the result of our beating...

--Ben