Succot

Embracing tradition:

The Significance of a Sukkah with Schach

The celebration of Sukkot in a sukkah covered with schach is rich with symbolism and meaning. It connects us to our past, reminding us of our ancestors' faith and dependence on God.

Pres. Herzog: Avoid disturbing holiday prayers

Israeli President calls on Israelis to 'allow everyone, together, to feel the joy of the holiday - without provocations.'

Hoshana - save us!

Will we be forgiven for the betrayal of our heritage which occurred but a mere week ago in this country?

Japanese religious group visits Jerusalem Rabbi's sukkah

The Makuya group, a Japanese religious movement, visited the sukkah of Rabbi Elchanan Nir in Jerusalem.

"Stay with me, just one more day"

Love always wants more.

Shin Bet to Ben-Gvir: Don't go up to Temple Mount on Sukkot

The head of the Shin Bet asked Minister of National Security not to go up to the Temple Mount during Sukkot. Ben-Gvir: Considering.

68th Jerusalem March draws 60,000 participants

People from 90 countries participate in annual Sukkot holiday march through Jerusalem.

2-year-old undergoes surgery after being poked in eye with lulav

Toddler requires surgery to remove foreign object from cornea after getting poked in eye while playing with a lulav with his twin.

'An act of antisemitism':

Sign stolen from Chabad sukkah in Jerusalem

Hours after a sukkah is vandalized in Ness Ziona, vandal pulls down and makes off with signs from Chabad-run public sukkah in Jerusalem.

The Daily Portion / Sukkot in Tel Aviv

We hung signs in the neighborhood: "You are invited to our sukkah at 192 Arlozorov Street, even if we are not at home." This is the result.

Monsey:

Extremists spill harmful chemicals to prevent Sukkot party

Neturei Karta members attempted to ruin the Chabad event by spilling odorous chemicals in the parking lot where it was scheduled to occur.

Tel Aviv:

Live: Holiday prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Chief Rabbi of Tzfat, holds festive holiday prayers, with music and song, in Tel Aviv. Watch.

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Simchat Beit Hashoeva celebrations at Mercaz Harav yeshiva

Thousands gather at leading Jerusalem yeshiva for traditional Sukkot holiday celebrations.

Video: Top Lithuanian-haredi rabbi enjoys hasidic tune

'Alongside the rare genius, the hasidic roots seem to be dominant here,' haredi journalist says of Lithuanian-haredi Rabbi Dov Lando.

President Herzog welcomes Israelis to 'Open Sukkah' event

Pres. Herzog and wife Michal kick off 'Sports - A Game for All' holiday event, inviting all of Israel to their 'Open Sukkah.'

Video: Israeli minister holds holiday prayers - in Saudi capital

Minister Shlomo Karhi arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of a government delegation, and held holiday prayers in the Saudi capital.

Hasidic rebbe dances in Revava

Kaliver Rebbe attends 'Simchat Beit Hasho'eva' event at the Klein family's home in Revava.

Video: Festive prayer service at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Festive holiday prayers, with songs of thanks, music, and dancing, are held at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

Tens of thousands wave Four Species at Chabad stands

Chabad emissaries throughout Israel carry on the Lubavitcher Rebbe's tradition of bringing the Four Species to the public.

Despire ethnic unrest:

Bnei Menashe celebrate Sukkot in northeastern India

Like many Jews around the world, the Bnei Menashe community of northeastern India is gathering to celebrate Sukkot this week.

Sukkot in Jerusalem:

Over 50,000 participate in Priestly Blessing at Western Wall

During the first days of Sukkot, around 200,000 people visited the Western Wall.

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Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall

Thousands have gathered to recite the Sukkot prayers and experience the Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) service at the Western Wall.

Rosh Yehudi Sukkot events:

Court to city: It's time to compromise

Court to Tel Aviv Municipality: Consider holding Rosh Yehudi events on municipal property or outdoors.

Largest sukkah in the world built in Jerusalem

World's largest sukkah is built on an area of 800 sqm and accommodates 650 people at a time.

Tuesday: Pres. Herzog to hold sports-themed 'open sukkah'

Israeli sports stars to join President & First Lady Herzog in inviting Israelis to the President’s 'Open Sukkah.'

Chief Rabbi to President:

'There are many who are afraid to express an opinion of peace'

President Herzog visited the Sukkah of Rabbi David Lau, who praised the president for his efforts to bring reach a national consensus.

Celebrating Sukkot in Israel?

Where to party like they did in the temple

Every night, a temple-period celebration is brought to life in countless locations across the country.

Man arrested for attempting to bring lamb onto Temple Mount

The suspect claimed in a video message that he intended to sacrifice the lamb as part of the Biblical Temple service.

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Musical Hallel with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

A large group of worshipers gathered on Sunday morning in Jerusalem to recite the Sukkot morning prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu.

Miracle: Tragedy prevented on eve of Sukkot holiday

Minutes before Sukkot holiday begins, explosion occurs in Beitar Illit sukkah.

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Wishing a joyous Sukkot holiday to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening, resumes Saturday evening.

Chabad premiers Sukkot search engine

A specially designed program will help the public find the nearest of the hundreds of public sukkahs Chabad will operate for the holiday.

Sukkot: When unity and joyfulness are ever present.

To look at our personal and national life through a wider and more optimistic lens.

Tel Aviv:

Court denies outreach group's petition against municipality

The Rosh Yehudi organization petitioned the Tel Aviv Municipality's decision to cancel all of its permits to hold events during Sukkot.

IFCJ Brings IDF Personnel to Seniors to Help Celebrate Sukkot

In preparation for Sukkot, IFCJ works with Association for Israel Soldiers to help construct sukkot in senior homes across Israel.

Talking Parsha: What's Sukkot really about?

In this week's exploration, we delve into a seemingly straightforward question: "Why do we sit in a Sukkah on Sukkot?"

Insights for Sukkot

Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah in the profound thought of the UK's late world-renowned Chief Rabbi.

Tel Aviv municipality cancels all Rosh Yehudi Sukkot events

After banning Orthodox prayer by banning mehitzas at Yom Kippur prayer service, municipality revokes all permits for Sukkot events.

Sukkot says a great deal about Judaism.

On Sukkot the agenda is not so much a credal theory of Providence but a pulsating feeling of joy.

United Hatzalah:

This is how to have a safe and happy Sukkot

With volunteers already treating several Sukkot-related injuries, the organization asks to follow a few guidelines during the holiday.

Leading rabbi:

A sukkah in Bnei Brak? No obligation to sleep in it

Rabbi Meir Mazuz discusses Jewish law on sukkahs in Bnei Brak, in light of rodents plaguing the city.

Asia: Most Jews opt for an imported etrog over one grown locally

Why most Asian Jews use imported etrogs on Sukkot even though their countries grow the fruit.

Sukkot (Tabernacles) Guide for the Perplexed,

A primer for understanding the hoiday that begins Friday night this year and ends a week later.

At the Western Wall:

Preparations begin for festive Priestly Blessing ceremonies

Western Wall Heritage Foundation prepares to hold two separate 'Birkat Kohanim' ceremonies; tens of thousands expected to attend.

Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch on Sukkot: Smile

G-d wants us to be happy.

A fresh perspective on Sukkot

Several years ago, we experienced a Sukkot holiday like no other.

Samaria Council to hold public march to Joshua's altar

The public will for the first time be allowed to march to the historic altar on foot over the course of Sukkot.

Jerusalem's "Four Species" Sukkot market returns

Jerusalem Municipality announces reopening of largest "four species" market in Israel for the Sukkot holiday.

Bnei Brak:

Plague of mice threatens ability to observe Sukkot holiday

Rabbi Shmuel Eliezer Stern, top Bnei Brak rabbi, warns sukkahs built where mice are rampant do not serve to fulfill religious obligation.

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Tens of thousands at the Western Wall for Hoshana Rabba prayers

Since early morning, the Western Wall plaza has filled with tens of thousands of worshipers, gathered to join the Hoshana Rabba prayers.

Wisconsin synagogue vandalized multiple times during Sukkot

Racine synagogue's windows smashed with bricks three times during five hour period at the beginning of the holiday.

Unity on Sukkot

With elections ahead, we must remember on the holiday of Sukkot that 'All of the Jewish people are fit to reside in one sukkah.'

Watch: Kaliver Rebbe leads 'Shema Yisrael' prayer

Dozens attend festive Simchat Beit Hasho'eva event in the town of Revava.

Jews who smuggled Four Species on Temple Mount awarded 500 NIS

The 'Betsalmo' organization promised the prize to any Jew who performs the ritual or blow a shofar on the mount during Rosh Hashanah.

Sukkot insights

Articles, quotes, videos and more for individual and family enrichment.

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Chief Rabbi hosts President Herzog in his sukkah

The Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Lau, hosted President Isaac Herzog in his sukkah with a delegation from the Echad l’Echad Foundation.

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Torah dedication, Hakhel, Simchat Beit Hashoeva at the Kotel

3 Torah scrolls dedicated during special Sukkot celebration at the Western Wall which only happens once every 7 years.

Live: Sukkot in Hebron, the city of the Forefathers

Thousands celebrat holiday of Sukkot at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron with performances by geart Jewish singers.

Ayelet Shaked:

'I would be happy to chat with Jordan Peterson in the sukkah'

In special interview Int. Minister Shaked lamented way she has to spend holiday because of elections and discussed more serious issues

Sukkot in Ukraine:

'There were loud explosions, we hid in the basement'

The rabbis of Ukraine's Jewish community recount a holiday of explosions, power outages, and joy