Sukkot

Israel to distribute Four Species at Ben Gurion Airport

Israel bans entry of Sukkot-related plants, purchases thousands of Four Species sets to distribute to arriving visitors.

Kansas State U sukkah damaged by severe weather, not vandalism

Police say thunderstorms responsible for destruction of university sukkah reportedly targeted by vandals.

Watch: Thousands visit Temple Mount on Sukkot

Jews brave first rains of the season to visit holiest site in Judaism on Sukkot holiday. 'We're ready for the Holy Temple.'

'Sukkot is about bringing people together'

President visits Chief Rabbi's Sukkah, joining relatives of those murdered in Neve Tzuf terror attack.

Miracle on Sukkot

Toddler recovers after nearly drowning on first day of Sukkot holiday.

Ensuring holiday happiness for those who need it most

Colel Chabad’s network of soup kitchens around the country is working around the clock to help those who would otherwise be alone.

Watch: Sukkot celebration in the Tomb of the Patriarchs

Singers and visitors from across Israel visit biblical site in Hevron for celebration of Sukkot holiday that draws thousands every year

Watch: Detained for taking lulav onto Temple Mount

Father and son detained, removed from Temple Mount for bringing Four Species, biblical commandment for Sukkot.

Thousands celebrate Sukkot in Hevron

Despite rain, thousands celebrate holiday in Hevron, including prayer services in the Tomb of the Patriarchs.

Exploring the inner meaning of Sukkot

Rabbi David Stav discusses the significance behind the Sukkot festival and dwelling in the Sukkah.

Sukkah destroyed by unknown vandals at Kansas State University

Campus Hillel sukkah removed, broken in first days of Sukkot holiday.

Thousands visit Golan Heights during Chol Hamoed

Israelis visit northern region en masse during sukkot holiday, celebrate 50 years since Jewish return to region.

Listen: Avraham Fried's new single celebrates water

As we are judged over rainfall for coming year during Sukkot, Fried releases 'Al haselah hach-' Moses struck the rock, and out came water.

'The Jewish People at its best'

Thousands present at Kotel priestly blessing. Minister Ariel: 'With G-d's help, PM will allow all Jews to ascend to the site of our Temple.'

'We were ready for a birthday - not a murder'

Daughter of Reuven Shmerling, murdered on eve of Sukkot in Kfar Qasim: 'We are certain that the background is nationalistic.'

Watch: 'I know where I go - you go,' Beinoni's Sukkot single

Beinoni's newest single is a ukelele-infused rap about the universal messages surrounding the holiday of Sukkot.

Four species in hand, Ivanka Trump and Kushner head to synagogue

Daughter, son-in-law of US President celebrate Sukkot holiday in synagogue with their 3 children.

Liberman, Eizenkot authorize selected Arab entry

Defense Minister, IDF Chief of Staff allow PA Arabs doing 'essential jobs' into Israel despite IDF closure for Sukkot holiday,

Why did 'kosher' Burger Ranch remain open over Sukkot?

Chief Rabbinate explains why Ben Gurion Airport branch of popular fast food store allowed to remain open on holidays and Shabbat.

Watch: The Four Species market in Mahane Yehuda

Jerusalem's famed Mahane Yehuda market is believed to be one of the largest market's for the Four Species in the country.

Little known facts for Sukkot 2017

A sukkah is a temporary structure but also a shelter, the basis for Thanksgiving Day and the time to read Ecclesiastes.

Tonight: Closure on Judea and Samaria, Gaza

IDF shuts border crossings ahead of Sukkot holiday, will not allow entry of Palestinian Arab laborers.

Tens of thousands of lulavs imported from Gaza for Sukkot

Israel imports some 20,000 palm branches from Hamas-controlled Gaza for Sukkot holiday.

Sukkot services to go on in Barcelona despite violence

Jewish leaders vow to hold holiday services as usual despite clashes over Catalonian independence referendum which left 500 injured.

2 moderately injured while building Sukkahs

Ashdod teen, Jerusalem man hospitalized after suffering head injuries while building Sukkot booths for upcoming holiday.

Hevron makes final preparations for festivity and prayer events

Jewish community excited and looking forward to thousands expected to flood city during Selichot and Sukkot events.

'Close Temple Mount to Muslims during Sukkot'

'If Jews are banned from Temple Mount during Muslim festival, why aren't Muslims banned during Jewish holiday?'

Why some Jews are paying $500 for an Italian etrog

Chabad rabbi explains etrog crisis, and why he has to be extra careful with inspections.

Major etrog shortage expected this Sukkot

Harsh winter in Calabria region of Italy destroys 80% of etrogs exported for use during Sukkot.

Efrat mayor's sukkah guests released

Four Palestinian Arabs who were arrested for visiting the sukkah of Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi freed.

Netanyahu:

Where are the human rights organizations?

Netanyahu urges the international community to help free four Palestinian Arabs who were arrested for visiting Efrat mayor's sukkah.

Watch: Sukkot festivities alongside protests in Ofra

The town of Ofra celebrates its annual Sukkot festival while protesting government in a action to save Jewish homes.

Sukkah burns down in Bayit Vegan

A sukkah on a residential building in Bayit Vegan caught fire and burned down. Firefighters now have the blaze under control.

Thousands tour City of David on Sukkot holiday

Families enjoy free tours and festive fun in Jerusalem's Old City during Sukkot.

'Proud to be the nephew of Jewish Music Superstar'

Benny Friedman is in Israel for the holidays and we sat down to talk about his "one in a lifetime" hit and his famous musical relative

Thousands of Israelis make pilgrimage to President's sukkah

President Rivlin opened his sukkah to the public today, this year highlighting products manufactured in Israel.

Watch: Building the world's largest floating sukkah

The world’s largest floating sukkah is being built at the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem Hotel.

Watch: Inside the sukkah of the Venice ghetto

The director of the Museum of Italian Jewish Art takes us on a tour of the sukkah of the first ghetto in the world.

These Jerusalem sukkahs are nicer than yours

Amit Zakoon’s flower business started with a seed, but quickly grew into one of Jerusalem’s premier purveyors of luxury sukkahs.

1.7 Million Israelis Visited National Parks, Beaches Over Sukkot

The statistics are in: 1.5 million toured Israel over the weeklong holiday, and 200,000 visited beaches along the Kinneret alone.

Faith and defiance

Thousands Defiantly Attend Early Morning Service at Kotel

No fear: Despite Arab violence Israeli Jews flock to Western Wall to pray traditional morning service at dawn on the final day of Sukkot.

Again, shades of 1930s Germany

Watch: Baby in Stroller Is Also a Target for Jerusalem Arabs

Another shocking video from Old City shows Muslims brutalizing a Jewish father – this time, the dad was pushing a baby stroller.

Remembering a Terror Victim with an Ancient Celebration

Elhanan Attali renewed Beit HaShoeivah ceremony to original site at the Pool of Shiloach a few years before being killed in terror attack.

The Deep Secrets of Sukkot

What is the real meaning behind the the Sukkah? What four species represent us?

PA Media: Birkat Kohanim? Jewish 'Desecration of Al-Buraq Wall'

Forget the Temple Mount - Palestinian Press Agency says Western Wall is Muslim, Jewish Priestly Blessings 'desecrate' it.

Thousands Flock to Kotel for Birkat Kohanim, Hakhel

Security forces have reinforced the Old City since dawn as thousands expected to attend special ceremonies.

Humiliated Father Describes Old City Assault

Haredi dad who was attacked by Arabs, Nazi-style, along with his crying children, describes being kicked, spat upon - and how no one helped.

50,000 Flood Israel's Parks and Reserves During Sukkot

National Parks Authority wary of overcrowding after Israelis flock to make the most of their vacation time.

The Symbols of Sukkot and their Derech Eretz Lessons

When holding the four species of palm branch, citron, myrtles and willows, there is much more there than meets the eye.

Jerusalem Public Transport Expanded Over Sukkot Holiday

Egged bus lines within the capital and between cities to run until 1:00 am; Light Rail shuts down after employee strike.

Watch: Muslim Firebombers Attack Police on Temple Mount

Islamists camped out at Al Aqsa Mosque overnight attack police with rocks and firebombs Monday morning, igniting a small fire.

Pleasant Weather Greets Israel for Sukkot

After weeks of heat, Israel will finally get some much-needed relief as it celebrates the Sukkot holiday.

Secular and Religious Jews Renew Sukkot Pilgrimage

Head of group bringing Jews of all stripes together for Sukkot pilgrimage tells Arutz Sheva all about the march for unity.

Elderly Man Dies from Sukkah Electrocution

82-year-old electrocuted while building sukkah in Jerusalem dies hours later in hospital; 20-year-old electrocuted in Bnei Brak market.

Jerusalem Man Electrocuted Building Sukkah

82-year-old critically wounded during preparations for upcoming Jewish holiday, medics on scene 'miraculously' save his life.

Only One Week to go: Fried, Shwekey on One Stage

Tickets going fast for the Oct. 1 show at Jerusalem International Convention Center.

President Rivlin to Host 'Open Sukkah' for Israeli Public

President Reuven Rivlin decorated his Sukkah on Thursday, with the help of some friends - and invited everyone in Israel to come celebrate.

New Regulation Lets Jerusalemites Build Sukkahs Until 11 PM

Noise regulations in holy city will be changed to allow sukkah construction on the evening after Yom Kippur.

Israeli 4 Species Farmers Threatened by Shmitta Ignorance

Ignorance of laws of sabbatical year means many Jews falsely believe they can't buy from Jewish farmers; damage could be irreversible.

Montreal Suburb Limits Jewish Sukkot Observance

With severe limits on holiday, Outremont borough becoming 'most restrictive municipality in the world' according to hassidic councillor.