Definitions

Rosh Hashanah -- the Jewish New Year

Shpilkes -- a Yiddish word meaning "nervous energy," akin to having pins and needles in your butt.  What happens to kids on a long car ride, or a dog who doesn't get enough exercise.

Sukkot -- a week-long holiday that occurs three days after Yom Kippur, and 2 weeks after Rosh Hashana.  It culminates with the holiday Simchat Torah, which celebrates the beginning of the annual cycle of Torah reading.

Vilda chaya -- a Yiddish term meaning "wild animal."  Can be applied to small children as well as true animals.