Who are the seven Ushpizin?

The Ushpizin are the seven shepherds of Klal Yisroel — Avraham, Yitzchak, Yaakov, Yosef, Moshe, Aharon, and Dovid — who the Zohar teaches visit every sukkah, one leading each night of the holiday. Welcoming them is one of Sukkos' beloved customs, and Ushpizin decorations keep their presence visible all week.

What do you say to invite the ushpizin?

The invitation, drawn from the Zohar, welcomes all seven guests each night while naming that evening's leader — beginning with Avraham on the first night. A decoration on the wall presents the text so whoever leads simply reads.

When during the meal is the Ushpizin invitation said?

The custom is to recite it upon entering the sukkah or at the very start of the evening meal, before Kiddush in many homes. Having it on the wall means the moment is never skipped in the bustle of serving.

Why hang Ushpizin decorations in the sukkah?

An Ushpizin decoration displays the names and invitation text of the seven guests, turning the nightly welcome into a moment the whole table shares. It's the rare decoration that's also a text used every single night of Yom Tov.

How do the sukkah decorations hang?

The Lucite panels include four small holes for hanging plus four adhesives, so they go up on a fabric or solid sukkah wall without extra hardware. The vinyl decorations have metal grommets so they hang flat against the wall with zip ties or magnets, then roll up easily when Yom Tov is over.

How should Ushpizin decorations be stored?

Vinyl pieces roll with your murals; acrylic plaques store flat and padded with the tabletop pieces. Kept dry while in storage, the same Ushpizin set welcomes the Seven Guests for many years.

Will Waterdale sukkah decorations hold up outdoors for the whole week?

Yes. Lucite and waterproof vinyl are made for sukkah conditions — dew, damp evenings, and the nightly temperature drop that ruins paper. Printouts curl by night three; these come back next year.