News for Succot The Four Species bind us all togetherIt's all temporary - the Sukkot secret to happiness. Live: Sukkot celebrations in HebronCelebrations held outside Tomb of the Patriarchs in Biblical City of Hebron. Watch live: Prayer and song at the Southern WallJoin 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 SukkotVisitors from across Israel head to Gush Etzion to visit heritage sites and family-oriented activities south of Jerusalem. The meaning of Sukkot and the SukkahA 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 SukkotFormer NBA champion and MVP Shaquille O'Neal says Sukkot is his favorite Jewish holiday. Guess why. The season of our gladnessThe Manchester Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yehudah Zev Segal and the Shem Mishmuel, Rebbe of Sochaczev (both zts"l) on Sukkot and joy. Chag Sameach from Arutz Sheva!Wishing a joyous Sukkot holiday to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening, resumes Monday evening.All of Israel in One SukkahNow, 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, 2021A primer with facts and customs for the holiday of joy. Disabled IDF veterans receive holiday gift from ChabadDozens 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 JerusalemJews prepare en masse for the Sukkot holiday, buying the Four Species in Jerusalem. 50 stunning scenes from Sukkot preparations in Crown HeightsPhotographer 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 Shmuel Eliyahu invites you to send names for prayerSend 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 IndiaThe 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 timesIf 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 FestivalsThe mitzva of simḥa requires that a man include his entire family in his enjoyment, and include the poor and despondent as well. 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 SukkotElderly man falls from palm tree and dies while cutting lulavs for upcoming Sukkot holiday. The Israelites' iron domeThe Torah wants us to deduce something from the use of the word "regalim" instead of "peamim." The commentaries enlighten us. Changing seasons in Eretz YisraelTorah 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 centuryTrump 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 musical Hallel prayers at Tomb of PatriarchsThis year, Hebron is coming to the people during Israel's lockdown. Lost tribe of Bnei Menashe celebrates Sukkot in northeast IndiaThousands of Bnei Menashe in India, claiming descent from one of the lost tribes of Israel, celebrate Sukkot festival. The time is nowLet's take a page from the lives of the Ushpizin. Sukkah built in DubaiSukkah built in front of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai ahead of the Sukkot holiday which begins at sundown on Friday. Government approves limitations on protestsIn 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 paradoxWe 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 itWe 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 countryPresident'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 TzionHundreds 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 SukkotHotter 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 PlazaEarly 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. Celebrating in the sukkah of Rabbi Shmuel KaminetzkyArutz 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 sukkotIDF Education Corps: 'Landscapes, people, and special encounter through sukkot strengthen us as individuals and society.' In first, Bank of England erects sukkah for Jewish workersBank of England inaugurates first sukkah since its founding 324 years ago. 12 injured after sukkah collapses in MonseyMajor 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 symbolEtrog: From Persia with love. Under heavy security: Over 35,000 visit HevronJudea 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 WallYeshivat Aish HaTorah holds Sukkot breakfast on roof overlooking Priestly Blessing at Western Wall. Watch: Thousands celebrate Sukkot in HevronJoin the central Sukkot celebrations, featuring Lipa Schmeltzer, Aharon Razel, Haim Israel, and Beri Weber. IDF Central Commander visits Sukkah in Beit AryehCouncil head Avi Naim hosts Maj. Gen. Nadav Padan in his sukkah for holiday visit. Watch: Celebrating Sukkot in the heart of JerusalemHundreds 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 messageRabbi 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 festivalWorshippers gather in Old City of Jerusalem for first Intermediary Day of Sukkot festival. A matter of trustRebbe Nachman shows us that material security and honor are not the source of happiness. Chabad delegation visits Netanyahu sukkahOn traditional holiday visit, chassidic delegation arrives at Prime Minister's sukkah in Jerusalem to present him four species. Netanyahu hosts lone soldiers for SukkotNetanyahu and his wife host three lone soldiers at the Sukkah at the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem. |
