Sukkot

Car Crashes into Sukkah Wounding Father and Infant Sons

On last day of Sukkot, parked car rolls downhill in Jerusalem, with the wounded including a one-year-old boy.

Praying in Jerusalem

Watch: Thousands Pray at Kotel on Last Day of Sukkot

Arutz Sheva was on the scene for vatikin prayers at dawn for Hoshana Raba, the seventh day of the 'Feast of Tabernacles.'

Thousands Gather for Sukkot in Hevron

Masses flock to Cave of the Patriarchs for major holiday - and are undeterred by first rains of the season.

Gantz: Together, We Are Unstoppable

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz on Monday hosted representatives of all of the IDF's military wings and divisions.

President Goes Green in Open Sukkah

President Rivlin promotes awareness of the importance of environmental conservation, including recycling.

Watch: Thousands Celebrate Sukkot in Hevron

Arutz Sheva caught all the action as thousands of Jews listened to music and danced in front of the Cave of Machpelah.

Watch: Thousands Party at Religious Zionist Flagship Yeshiva

Leading figures in religious Zionism attend annual Sukkot celebration harkening back to Temple times.

Minister Declares Goal: 30-Plus MKs for Likud

Likud's Yisrael Katz says Likud needs to make sure most of the ministers in next government are from its ranks.

Photo Essay: Musical Hallel at Givat Oz Ve'Gaon Outpost

Songs of praise led with musical instruments at special community erected in memory of murdered Israeli teens.

MK Feiglin: 'Hamas and ISIS Control the Temple Mount'

"Hamas and ISIS control the Temple Mount; police not arresting terrorists in the heart of the capital," said MK Moshe Feiglin.

Thousands Gather at Western Wall for Birkat Kohanim

Traditional ceremony whereby the Cohen-priests bless the masses draws huge crowds every year.

Sukkot Pilgrimage To Hershey Park

Every year on Chol HaMoed (intermediate day) Sukkot, thousands of Jews gather at Hershey Park for a day of kosher festivities.

First Day of Sukkot Celebrated

Jews began marking the seven day holiday in which they eat and sleep inside temporary structures called sukkot.

"Rejoice...Be Wholly Happy", Says the Bible on Sukkot - Tonight

Jews world over have built their sukkot, chosen their "4 species", and are ready to fulfill the Bible's command to rejoice on this festival.

Thoughts on Sukkot

Photo Essay: Israel Prepares for Holiday of Sukkot

National unity, Torah values celebrated in high point of Israel's holiday season, as the country readies itself for seven days of joy.

Chabad's Mitzvah-Cycles Bring Sukkot to Jews Worldwide

From New York to Denmark and England, Chabad's pedi-cabs are bringing the holidays to Jews - and bringing Jews to the holidays.

Sukkah Building Tragedy: Man Falls and Dies in Modi'in Illit

A man in his 30s fell from his balcony in Modi'in Illit. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and died of his injuries.

Pest Attacking Sukkah Palm Branch Covers, Ministry Warns

The Agricultural Ministry on Monday warned Israelis to beware: the red palm weevil has infected many of Israel's palm trees.

'When The Sukkahs Come Falling'

Hassidic folk-rock band Rogers Park release their debut music video "Sukkah's Falling", a parody of the The Beatles "I've Just Seen A Face."

Rabbi Forbids Dieting Over Festive Period

Jewish weight-watchers beware...!

Christians from HaYovel Assist Harvest Effort in Samaria

A recent Sukkot event at Har Bracha in the Shomron saw dozens of Christian volunteers join families for their annual harvest.

Watch: Simchat Beit Hasho'eva Celebrations Across Israel

As the festival of Sukkot draws to a close, footage from joyous celebrations throughout the country.

Jerusalem Sukkot Street Fair Brings Music, Food and Culture

Photo essay & podcast: An organic eco sukkah, a blind-folded chess master, and new olim from around the world celebrate Sukkot.

Repeat Performance: Jews Banned from the Temple Mount

Activists say police have failed in their duty to secure Jewish visits, call for shared prayer arrangements to prevent discrimination.

Celebrating Sukkot with Joy at Merkaz Harav Yeshiva

Thousands join in lively "simchat beit hasho'eva" celebrations at Jerusalem's Merkaz Harav yeshiva.

Hevron: We Will Continue to Celebrate Despite Terror

Members of the Jewish community in Hevron: Despite the terrorism, we must continue to celebrate Sukkot by the thousands.

5,000 Christians Set to Arrive in Jerusalem

The International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem is preparing to welcome 5,000 pilgrims for its annual Feast of Tabernacles.

Tax Authority Takes Aim at 4 Species Sellers

Israel's tax authority has set it's targets on sellers of the four species sold for the sukkot festival who don't declare their earnings.

Yitzhar Event To Support Albert Family

Yitzhar will host an event during Sukkot to support Boaz Albert's family after a court order forced his expulsion from Judea and Samaria.

Haifa Sukkah Project: Break the Paper Chain Record

Youth groups from Haifa plan to produce the world's longest paper chain, to qualify for the Guinness Book of World Records.

Reviving an Ancient Tradition in Judaism's Holiest Place

Temple Institute's Rabbi Chaim Richman explains his group's latest initiative to revive the Temple Mount pilgrimage.

Video: Chief Rabbis' Blessings for Arutz Sheva Readers

In an Arutz Sheva exclusive, the Chief Rabbi of Israel and the Chief Rabbi of Rehovot express their hopes and blessings for the coming year.

Video: Thousands Pray at Dawn at Western Wall

Thousands of Jews prayed Sunday at sunrise on “Hoshana Raba”, the last day of the seven-day Sukkot holiday and the eve of Simchat Torah.

Video: Support from Across the Globe at Annual Jerusalem March

Arutz Sheva spoke with some of the many visitors from overseas who partcipated in the annual Succot Jerusalem March.

Video & Photos: Thousands Celebrate at the Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva

The annual Sukkot "Simchat Beit Hashoeva" celebration was held at Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva in Jerusalem. A7 brings the sights and sounds.

Photos: Young Israel Spends Sukkot with the IDF

The International Young Israel Movement spent the third day of the holiday of Sukkot with the IDF, distributing Sukkah treat packages.

Photos: Blessings and Celebrations as Thousands Gather in Hebron

Thousands of Jews from across the country came to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot in the holy city of Hebron.

Peres's Wish for the New Year: Peace

The Israeli President invited those from all over the country into his sukkah, spoke of peace, prosperity and defeating the modern day Haman

Thousands Visit ‘Samaria’s Capital’ for Sukkot

The Shomron Regional Council in cooperation with security and nature authorities opened the unique historical site of Sebastia.

Wild Sukkot Weather Leaves Thousands in the Dark

Thousands of people were left without power for hours during the first day of the Sukkot holiday, due to high winds

Sukkot Music Events Abound in Israel

There seems to be no limit to the number of musical events taking place over the Sukkot holiday in Israel. The following is a brief list.

Israel Gets First Hint of Winter Rain

Rain falls from Negev to Golan as summer season ends. Forecast: more rain, storms.

Corpse Exhibit to Close – but not Yet, Says Court

'Bodies' exhibition will continue until after Sukkot holiday, and close 4 days ahead of schedule.

Report of Gender Row at Hakafot – Denied

IDF sources, journalists deny Haaretz report that 100 female soldiers left event after being "fenced off."

Chabad Rocks Jerusalem's Great Synagogue on Sukkot

Thousands danced in the courtyard of the Jerusalem Great Synagogue to celebrate Simchat Beit HaSho'eva with Chabad on Sukkot.

Beit Orot Connects Jews to Jerusalem

The Sukkot activities by Beit Orot - The Irving Moskowitz Yeshiva & Campus connect Jewish families to Jerusalem.

First World Sukkot Festival Begins in Netanya

Thousands of people are expected to attend the first Sukkot World Festival in Netanya Sunday through Tuesday.

Meah Shea'arim - Dancing & Music Every Chol Hamoed Sukkot Night

Throughout the days of Sukkot thousands join the giant celebrations at the Hassidic Yeshivot in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Meah She'arim.

Thousands Answer 'Amen' at the Priestly Blessing in Jerusalem

Arutz Sheva brings you video and photos of the annual priestly blessing at the Western Wall.

Arab Policemen Arrest Jews for Bowing Down on Temple Mount

Arab policemen arrested two Jews, including a prominent Yesha spokesman, for allegedly bowing down and praying on the Temple Mount.

Sukkot Suggestions for Family Activities in Israel

Chol HaMoed is family outing time in Israel. A7 details some options: Hevron, Beit Orot, City of David, Gush Etzion, IAF base, more.

Perfect Weather for Tour of Outdoor Negev Air Force Museum

The Sukkot forecast of comfortable weather is a perfect opportunity to tour the open-air Air Force museum near Be’er Sheva.

Israel Prepares to Welcome Sukkot

Israel begins the week-long festival of Succot at Sundown on Wednesday -- and Arutz Sheva TV visits the 4-species market in Tel Aviv

Funny Sukkot Clip: "Think Jewish - Shake Well"

What happens when the everyday waving of the four spieces during Sukkot affects one's actions when asked to simply... shake?

Video Feature: Sukkot - The Land of Israel Becomes Green

Watch the latest video segment brought to you by Ari and Jeremy. This time, the TNL duo give us a feeling of what Sukkot is all about

Video: ‘Monsters' in the Sukkah

Shalom Sesame produces “Monsters in the Sukkah” to teach the mitzvah of having guests and of building the sukkah.

President Peres Invites Israel to His Sukkah Party

One of the most fascinating trips for families in Jerusalem is a visit to the President's House -- especially for a visit to a sukkah party.

Starting the New Year Right: From Repentance to Doing Mitzvahs

Video and photo essay: Jews in Israel quickly begin bulding their Sukkahs right after breaking the Yom Kippur fast.

IDF Gets 50 Huge Sukkahs and 1,000 Four Species Sets

"Ahavat Yisrael" project donates sukkahs, Arbaat Haminim worth over 300,000 shekels.