Sukkot

Watch live: Prayer and song at the Southern Wall

Join Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and Rabbi Eyal Yakubovich in holiday prayers and songs at the Southern Wall in Jerusalem.

Thousands of visitors flock to Gush Etzion during Sukkot

Visitors from across Israel head to Gush Etzion to visit heritage sites and family-oriented activities south of Jerusalem.

The meaning of Sukkot and the Sukkah

A selection of articles and videos of interest from the Rabbi Sacks archive on the holiday of Sukkot:

Watch: Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal's greeting for Sukkot

Former NBA champion and MVP Shaquille O'Neal says Sukkot is his favorite Jewish holiday. Guess why.

The season of our gladness

The Manchester Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yehudah Zev Segal and the Shem Mishmuel, Rebbe of Sochaczev (both zts"l) on Sukkot and joy.

Israel's first Chief Rabbi:

All of Israel in One Sukkah

Now, after the High Holydays, we can attain a comprehensive unity, one that extends its holy light over all. Op-ed.

Sukkot guide for the perplexed, 2021

A primer with facts and customs for the holiday of joy.

Disabled IDF veterans receive holiday gift from Chabad

Dozens of IDF vets injured during their military service visit Kfar Chabad and receive a gift ahead of the Sukkot holiday.

The Four Species and Sukkot: Holiday preparations in Jerusalem

Jews prepare en masse for the Sukkot holiday, buying the Four Species in Jerusalem.

50 stunning scenes from holiday preparations in Crown Heights

Photographer Haim Twito documented the sale of the Four Species in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, ahead of the holiday of Sukkot.

It's Sukkot - what a relief!

In other climates, having to leave the house for a booth open to the elements may not be such a pleasant experience, but in Israel...

Sukkot: The powerful festival of two in-gatherings

‘Every native in Israel shall dwell in Sukkot’(Emor 23;42), teaches that ‘all of Israel are deserving to sit in one Succah.’

Rabbi Eliyahu invites you to send names for prayer

Send the names of loved ones and Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu will be sure to pray for their health, prosperity, marriage, offspring and success.

Lost Tribe of Bnei Menashe celebrates Sukkot in northeast India

The Bnei Menashe community in northeast India, claiming descent from the Lost Tribe of Menashe, prepares for Sukkot festival.

How to be happy on Sukkot during these crazy times

If I get punished, I want it to be for the sin of focusing too much on the good that Hashem has given us. Op-ed.

Laws pertaining to the Jewish Festivals

The mitzva of simḥa requires that a man include his entire family in his enjoyment, and include the poor and despondent as well.

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

Succot: Fast asleep with your eyes wide open!

We might have our eyes open and be walking around, but if we aren’t contributing to the world around us, there’s no value to our lives.

Man killed in northern Israel while cutting lulavs for Sukkot

Elderly man falls from palm tree and dies while cutting lulavs for upcoming Sukkot holiday.

The Israelites' iron dome

The Torah wants us to deduce something from the use of the word "regalim" instead of "peamim." The commentaries enlighten us.

Changing seasons in Eretz Yisrael

Torah thoughts on Eretz Yisrael from young Religious Zionist yeshiva students:In Eretz Yisrael, even seasonal changes have deep meaning.

Trump White House brokers the (etrog) deal of the century

Trump administration's last minute-effort circumvented pandemic restrictions, enabled import of 100,000 etrogs for Sukkot festival.

What happens to us when too much is happening?

With a key election approaching, the world mired in a pandemic and political tensions rising, we are approaching emotional overload. Op-ed.

Watch: Sukkot prayers at Tomb of Patriarchs

This year, Hebron is coming to the people during Israel's lockdown.

Lost tribe of Bnei Menashe celebrates Sukkot in northeast India

Thousands of Bnei Menashe in India, claiming descent from one of the lost tribes of Israel, celebrate Sukkot festival.

The daily portion

The time is now

Let's take a page from the lives of the Ushpizin.

Sukkah built in Dubai

Sukkah built in front of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai ahead of the Sukkot holiday which begins at sundown on Friday.

Government approves limitations on protests

In addition, a 500 shekel fine will be imposed on those who stay in a sukkah with a person who does not live with them.

The Lulav paradox

We manifest joy by waving the lulav while begging Hashem for salvation. Doesn't one contradict the other?

Will Israelis be allow to purchase Four Species during lockdown?

Interior Minister Aryeh Deri lauds plan to lockdown for second time this year, presents plan to allow purchase of 4 Species for Sukkot

Radical uncertainty - we can live with it

We are the only people who can live in a shack with leaves as a roof and feel surrounded by clouds of glory. We cam live with uncertainty.

Mike Pompeo, David Friedman visit Netanyahu's Sukkah

'It reminds us of what it was like when we had no permanent home.' Secretary of State visits PM's sukkah alongside Ambassador Friedman.

Rivlin: This is our homeland, our country

President's Residence open to the public under theme “Discovering Treasures at the President’s Sukkah.” Some 4,000 have already taken part.

PA: Closure of Cave of Patriarchs on Sukkot is a 'provocation'

PA official calls on Arabs to come out in large numbers to the Cave of the Patriarchs to protest Israel's decision to close it for Sukkot.

Watch: Celebrating Sukkot in Kidmat Tzion

Hundreds celebrate in the Kidmat Zion neighborhood of eastern Jerusalem in festival initiated by the Falic family and Ateret Cohanim.

Chance of rain: Weather forecast for Sukkot

Hotter than usual temperatures expected over first half of Sukkot holiday, possible flooding in southern, eastern streams.

Watch: Sukkahs ready for the throng at Western Wall Plaza

Early morning on the eve of Sukkot is a good time to see the Sukkahs in the Kotel Plaza before the arrival of crowds for the holiday.

Watch: DJ Raphi 'does the lulav shake'

In unique video, DJ Raphi shows the masses how to shake the Four Species.

Hoshana Rabah:

Celebrating in the sukkah of Rabbi Shmuel Kaminetzky

Arutz Sheva brings you the celebration from the sukkah of the Rebbe's emissary to Dnipro, Ukraine, Rabbi Shmuel Kaminetzky.

Jerusalem March participants pass through IDF sukkot

IDF Education Corps: 'Landscapes, people, and special encounter through sukkot strengthen us as individuals and society.'

In first, Bank of England erects sukkah for Jewish workers

Bank of England inaugurates first sukkah since its founding 324 years ago.

12 injured after sukkah collapses in Monsey

Major disaster narrowly averted after balcony in heavily Jewish town collapses.

President's House opens: 'May we be healthy'

President Rivlin and wife Nechama host citizens of Israel: 'I wish our Sukkah to be an ark of peace, health, and life.'

How a Chinese fruit became a Jewish symbol

Etrog: From Persia with love.

Under heavy security: Over 35,000 visit Hevron

Judea Brigade commander explains IDF security arrangements to protect tens of thousands of worshipers in the city of the patriarchs.

Watch: Sukkot at the 'Israeli Agricultural Park'

Arutz Sheva visits agriculture ministry's park in Rishon Letzion: Tropical fruits, children's activities, plant labyrinth, animal puppets.

Sukkot at Aish HaTorah near the Western Wall

Yeshivat Aish HaTorah holds Sukkot breakfast on roof overlooking Priestly Blessing at Western Wall.

Watch: Thousands celebrate Sukkot in Hevron

Join the central Sukkot celebrations, featuring Lipa Schmeltzer, Aharon Razel, Haim Israel, and Beri Weber.

IDF Central Commander visits Sukkah in Beit Aryeh

Council head Avi Naim hosts Maj. Gen. Nadav Padan in his sukkah for holiday visit.

Watch: Celebrating Sukkot in the heart of Jerusalem

Hundreds celebrate Sukkot in Kidmat Zion, "the most important Jewish neighborhood to be built since 1967".

Don't forget, we're just passing through - the Sukkah's message

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton reminds us how the Sukkah is really a mirror to life itself, here in this world.

Thousands gather at Western Wall in J'lem for Sukkot festival

Worshippers gather in Old City of Jerusalem for first Intermediary Day of Sukkot festival.

A matter of trust

Rebbe Nachman shows us that material security and honor are not the source of happiness.

Chabad delegation visits Netanyahu sukkah

On traditional holiday visit, chassidic delegation arrives at Prime Minister's sukkah in Jerusalem to present him four species.

Netanyahu hosts lone soldiers for Sukkot

Netanyahu and his wife host three lone soldiers at the Sukkah at the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem.

WeWork opens public office space in sukkah in Jerusalem

Public shared office space opened in Jerusalem sukkah for holiday.

US ambassador gives wishes for happy Sukkot

'After the intensity of the High Holidays, what a blessing to gather at a festival earmarked for happiness and celebration.'

Sukkot: The story of our faith

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton explains how the Sukkah is emblematic of the essence of life and man's relationship with Hashem.

How a Chinese fruit became a Sukkot symbol

Researcher says Jews have been using the etrog since the Second Temple Period, explains how it came to be used on Sukkot.

Why these Dutch Christians are celebrating Sukkot

Dutch churches build sukkot for their congregants in appreciation of holiday's ecological significance.

Safety tips for Sukkot

United Hatzalah emergency medics present safety guidelines for the upcoming Sukkot holiday, to prevent injuries during sukkah-building.