Sukkot

Beauty Contest in the IDF: 350 Sukkahs to Compete

The IDF is adding Sukkot fun with a holiday competition encouraging soldiers to build beautiful sukkahs at the highest religious standard.

Chol Hamoed Sukkot in Efrat: Onward to Eitam Hill!

Area residents and the Women in Green will redouble efforts to settle the Eitam Hill section of Efrat on Friday of Chol Hamoed Sukkot.

Hamas Vetoes Gaza Lulav Deal

Israeli traders will buy 100,000 lulavs for Sukkot from Jordan, after Hamas nixed a deal for buying them from Gaza.

Growers: Don't Spend Over NIS 30 for Lulav

The Israel Growers Association suggests that Israelis not pay more than NIS 30 for their lulav.

The French Connection: Etrog Smuggler Arrested at BGI Airport

A French national has been arrested trying to enter the country with fragrant contraband -- 228 etrogs (citrons) for Sukkot.

Ministry to Tourists: Bring the Etrog, Leave the Lulav Behind

Visitors to Israel for Sukkot may bring an etrog with them, but not a lulav. The reason: Preventing agricultural disease in Israel.

Tensions with Egypt Affect Lulav Exports to Israel

Egypt says that it will not export lulavim to Israel this year, due to recent tensions between the two countries. Egyptian economy reeling.

New Gadget Makes for a Better Sukkot

The Kanfot Hadar company has come up with the perfect tool to make carrying the four species, the tallit and the siddur on Sukkot a simple task.

Sukkot Joy for Disabled Children

Kfar Chabad hosts Sukkot party for disabled children, who dance and sing with famous Jewish artists.

Photo Essay: Sukkot Wrap-Up

As Sukkot ends, Israel National News takes a look at the scenes of the holiday, including the Gilad Shalit sukkah, a party in the park and more.

Sukkot Celebrated at Renovated Joseph’s Tomb

More than 1,000 people take part in Sukkot prayers at Joseph’s Tomb.

Jew Arrested on Temple Mount for Daring to Seem to be Praying

Jew arrested after Arab inspector suspected he was praying on Temple Mount.

Hundreds of Jews Seek Fresh Air of Adurayim 1st Day Chol HaMoed

Dozens of Jewish families spent the first day of Chol HaMoed Sukkot in the fresh air of Adurayim, listening to rabbis and enjoying activities.

Sukkot: 'Clouds of Glory',Water-Drawing Fests and Family Fun

On Sukkot, Jews enter temporary huts and bless Four Species, symbolizing Jewish unity and G-d's protection. They also have lots of family fun.

Israel Hurtles Headlong into Sukkot

Jews are working overtime to build sukkot and buy their lulav - and a whole tribe of “sukkot helpers” are there to assist, including Bnei Akiva.

IDF Chief of Staff Gets 'Four Species' for Sukkot

IDF Chief of Staff Ashkenazi is presented with the Arba Minim, the “four species” used by Jews on Sukkot. Special holiday events in Jerusalem.

TSA: Lulavim and Etrogim Can Be Carried Through Airports

Jews traveling with lulavim and etrogim during Sukkot will be able to carry them through US airports.

Yom Kippur Ends, Sukkah Building Begins

Many hundreds of thousands of Jews spent part or all of the day in synagogues today - and now it's time to start building a Sukkah.

Cape Town Jews Get Ready to Swing, Hop, and Eat Pizza in the Hut

Chabad Rabbi Mendel Popack aims to inspire the Jews of Cape Town this holy day season with swinging chickens, Sukkah hop, and pizza in the hut.

Israeli Customs Officers Find Undeclared Etrogim

Israeli customs employees confiscate more than 300 Etrogim brought into the country without a permit and on which taxes weren't paid.

Egypt Bans Lulav Exports, Small Shortage Feared

Giving Jews plenty of time to prepare for the Sukkot holiday, three months away, Egypt has announced that it will not export lulavs this year.

Sukkot Spirit in Historic Jerusalem

INN TV visits Jerusalem's Old City over Sukkot to see how Jews are celebrating the week-long holiday.

Video of Sukkot March: Praise the L-rd and Pass the Israeli Flag

“Love” was the keyword in Jerusalem Tuesday, where thousands of Christians marched in the annual Sukkot parade under the threat of Arab riots.

Last-Minute Lulav and Etrog Shopping

INN TV visits a four species market in Bnei Brak shortly before Sukkot.

Christian Zionist 'Feast' to Draw Tens of Thousands to Jerusalem

An annual Christian event during Sukkot promoted as an international celebration in support of Israel has anti-missionary activists concerne