Sukkot

Three years later

Hallel at Nova: Thousands pray where festivalgoers were murdered

Bereaved families, survivors and wounded soldiers joined thousands at the Nova massacre site in Re’im for Hallel led by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu.

Watch: Hoshana Rabba prayers at the Western Wall

Worshipers pray 'Hoshanot' prayers at Western Wall, holding Four Species.

Throwing stones

There are moments when watching the United Nations feels uncannily like watching one of the ancient cults described by Chazal. Everyone insists the institution is sacred, but the accepted rituals seem increasingly designed to degrade it.

A heritage of heroism

Netanyahu studies Torah with defense chiefs

At a Hoshana Rabba Torah study in the Knesset sukkah, Netanyahu praised those who stopped the Flydubai copilot and said disaster had been averted.

From Gaza tunnels to the Sukkah

Bar Kuperstein recounts miracles & faith in captivity

Exactly one year after his release from Hamas captivity, Bar Kuperstein visited the sukkah of MK Yaakov Asher with his parents and spoke about the faith he discovered in the tunnels.

New record for Jewish visits to Temple Mount during Sukkot

During the intermediate days of the holiday, 8,690 Jews ascended the Temple Mount. Rabbi Elisha Wolfson, head of the Temple Mount Yeshiva: “We are seeing redemption with our own eyes."

'They won't defeat us'

Hundreds pray at spring where Netanel Shakron was murdered

A week and a half after Netanel Shakron was murdered in front of his son, hundreds arrive at the spring for morning service and Hallel prayer.

After moments of terror in the air, mass prayer at Western Wall

Tens of thousands attend traditional Priestly Blessing at Western Wall, with prayers for IDF soldiers, Jewish unity, and to give thanks for the rescue of passengers on the flight from Dubai.

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Sukkah at the movies

Rabbi Nachman said that people may be asleep all their lives, but through stories they can be awakened. Watch these and see.

Joseph's Tomb:

Thanksgiving prayers for the Flydubai miracle

Thousands of Israelis gathered at Joseph's Tomb to thank God for the safe return of all those on the Flydubai plane.

Mussaf for Chag:

The miracle of the Ingathering of the Exiles

“Bring near those of us who are scattered among the nations and those of us who are dispersed - as a miracle [or: as a banner] from the ends of the earth".

Nahalaat Israel Yeshiva hands out Four Species in Tel Aviv

Nahalaat Israel Yeshiva in Migdal HaEmek, led by Rabbi Meir Katz, set out to bring the Four Species of Sukkot to hundreds of people in Tel Aviv.

Rainy, cool weather forecast for Sukkot across Israel

Local rain expected in northern and central Israel during Sukkot, with below-average temperature, risk of flash floods.

Sukkot in Israel 2026:

Welcome to the oasis

And come back with your friends the next time. Just be sure to make hotel reservations in time. Op-ed

Turning a vacation into Aliyah

As thousands of Diaspora Jews visit Israel for the holidays, a Jerusalem expo aims to turn their temporary stays into permanent homes in Israel.

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Thousands sing and dance in Hebron

Approximately 10,000 worshipers, led by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, prayed, sang, and danced at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

Jerusalem:

Thousands take to the streets for annual Sukkot march

Thousands from across Israel take part in the traditional Jerusalem March during Sukkot, concluding with a festive family celebration in Sacher Park.

Celebrating Sukkot under fire:

IDF deploys 2,200 tactical sukkahs

The IDF Military Rabbinate distributes 18,500 sukkahs, including 2,200 tactical models designed to conceal troops, and 13,000 Four Species sets.

'Torah listens to broken hearts'

Special guest joins Torah giants at Sukkot event

After suffering PTSD from his wartime service tending to the fallen, Rabbi Menachem Perl attends a Sukkot gathering with his emotional support dog.

Lion to world diplomats:

Move embassies to Jerusalem

At a festive Sukkot reception, Mayor Moshe Lion urges more countries to open embassies in Jerusalem, while Huckabee praises the city's unique character.

Rain on Sukkot? Wintry weather heads towards Israel

Autumn arrives during Sukkot holiday as temperatures drop, scattered showers and additional rain system expected.

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Tens of thousands attend 'Priestly Blessing' ceremony

Traditional Priestly Blessing ceremony begins at Western Wall, attended by tens of thousands.

Huckabee:

US Embassy will have ‘forever home’ in Jerusalem

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee celebrates Sukkot in Jerusalem, declaring the city Israel’s eternal capital and discussing plans for a permanent US Embassy building.

The Secret of Joy and Unity during Sukkot

In Moses’ blessing to Issachar and Zevulun lies a message to the Jewish people: complete joy is created when each person recognizes the value of the other, and understands that without him the picture is not complete.

Chabad to Netanyahu: ‘Bring light into the darkness’

Chabad-Lubavitch delegation presented Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with the Four Species and the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s teachings, offering encouragement ahead of his address to the UN General Assembly.

Watch: Sukkot celebrations light up yeshivas across Israel

From Ashkelon to Samaria, Religious Zionist students, rabbis and communities come together for dancing and music at Simchat Beit Hasho'eva celebrations.

Katz orders full closure of Judea and Samaria over holiday

Palestinian Authority workers barred from entering Israeli communities during the holiday, with few exceptions.

Sukkot: The perspective From heaven

Material pleasure is not incompatible with spirituality, but it is incomplete without spirituality. It must remain a tool but never become the purpose of our lives.

Help feed them

Widows and orphans are still without basic food for Sukkot

The Child’s Smile Association brings families to special 'Fill the Cart' days, covering their holiday groceries so every child can enjoy a full table, dignity, and a truly joyful holiday.

Sukkot weather shakeup: Heavy rain ahead

Pleasant holiday weather set to give way to rain and falling temperatures, forecasters say.

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Wishing a joyous Sukkot holiday to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening, resumes Saturday evening.

Chag Sameach from Israel!

Updates Continue from North America

Sukkot about to begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until Sukkot begins in New York.

True simcha on Sukkot

True simcha is found in recognizing what is genuinely meaningful in our lives.

Rabbi Chaim Berlin Yeshiva, Brooklyn:

Sukkos and Simchat Torah with Rav Yitzchok Hutner ZT"L

Gifted with a brilliant mind, a photographic memory, power of speech and a gigantic love of Yiddishkeit, Rabbi Hutner's own enthusiasm was infectious, sparking and uplifting the souls of his listeners to greater personal spiritual heights and development.

Torah Mitzion:

The hidden message of the Etrog

Our etrog is symbolic of all of those things we strive for in life that are to be as complete and and whole as possible.

Israel redeemed

Only by delving deeply into the historic roots of the Jewish People can we appreciate what we are meriting to see, and gaze ahead to the future that awaits us.

One mitzvah leads to another:

MDA team treats woman, then builds her sukkah

After treating a Netanya woman struck by a pole while building her sukkah, MDA responders decided to stay behind and finish the sukkah for her.

Dvar Haftora: 1st. Day of Sukkot

Sukkot, the UN and the End of Days

The chapter begins with nations coming against Jerusalem. It ends with a world in which they recognize the G-d of Israel and ascend to His city.

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Captivity survivor moved by Four Species

Hamas captivity survivor Yosef Haim Ohana recalls how his father bought him the Four Species while he was held in Gaza - and the moment he finally got to make the blessing after his release.

The Parsha and Current Events:

The Festival of Sukkot and the World

We posted this article last year but it is even more apt this year, so we are posting it again.

'Never seen anything like this'

Amb. Huckabee receives giant etrog for Sukkot

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee was presented with a giant etrog during a special meeting at the US Embassy in Jerusalem.

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

The Ultimate Festival of Joy: D’var Torah for Sukkot

When it comes to our Judaism in general, we need to focus on joy, on fun, on happiness, on the pleasurable aspects of a true, traditional and authentic Jewish way of life.

DRAWING IS SOON!

Win Sukkot in Jerusalem with your family

In three days, one family is going to Jerusalem for Sukkot - and it could be yours.

7 Flights, 11 Days in Israel, or $18,000 Cash, One Ticket

For the 31st year, one Chicago high school's raffle sends a family to Yerushalayim for Sukkos; drawing September 3rd.

Time sensitive

Sukkot in Jerusalem for $36: Early bird ends July 15

After 31 years, this raffle is still sending whole families to Jerusalem for Sukkot, and the extended early bird deadline is tomorrow, July 15.

The first Hanukkah, the Sukkot that wasn’t - and Bondi

As we reflect on the origin of Hanukkah, we can better understand the Jewish response to the devastating Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre of Jews by terrorists in Australia. Opinion.

Bereaved families find strength and joy at OneFamily gathering

Bereaved families of terror and war victims gather for a day of unity, healing, and joy with support from donors, volunteers, and OneFamily staff.

Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret:

No contradiction

Sukkot teaches us that just as Hashem encompassed and supernaturally protected B’nei Yisrael in the desert, the Midbar, we too must palpably sense that He surrounds us and intervenes in the world and in our lives.

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Thousands attend holiday prayers at the Western Wall

Thousands of Jews arrive at the Western Wall for festive Hoshana Rabba prayers, thanking G-d for the hostages' release. Watch.

A reason both the War and Hostage releases fall on Sukkot

As we conclude Sukkot 5786, we daven that the hostages all return safely, and we enter Shemini Atzeret hoping to reinforce and strengthen our achdut

Jewish activist with goat arrested near Temple Mount

Jewish activist arrested near gates of Jerusalem's Old City while making his way to the Temple Mount with a goat for sacrifice.

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Priestly Blessing ceremony begins at the Western Wall

Traditional mass Priestly Blessing ceremony held at Western Wall, with tens of thousands in attendance.

The highest sukkah in Israel

The military rabbi of the IDF post on the peak of Mount Hermon sends holiday greetings from the highest and northernmost sukkah in Israel.

Pollard to Arutz Sheva:

Israel should have rejected US-imposed ceasefire deal

Jonathan Pollard tells Arutz Sheva that Israel’s acceptance of an American-imposed ceasefire reflects failed leadership and warns it could bring another national disaster.

Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot:

The Hostages are coming home

Thoughts from Judaism on the peace plan.

Eretz Yisrael Yomi:

The Sukkot holiday shows Israel's singularity

Young religious Zionist Torah scholars connect the Torah readings and holidays tto Eretz Yisrael.

U. of Sydney staffer harasses Jewish students, academic on Sukkot

Staffer suspended after going on antisemitic tirade upon seeing Jewish students celebrating Sukkot on Australia University campus. Academic says there were no Israeli flags or symbols at the Sukkah.

The Holiday and Current Events:

Torah - the Voice of Hashem

The magnitude of Hashem's voice is perceived in accordance with the spiritual intensity of the respective place and situation.

Sukkat Shalom:

A Glimmer of Geulah (redemption)

Thoughts on this day, on hearing of an agreement.

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Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall

First mass Priestly Blessing ceremony begins at the Western Wall, attended by Hamas captivity survivors, families of hostages, and tens of thousands of worshipers.