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    The Significance of Sukkah The Significance of Sukkah Table of content Clouds of Glory: The Deluxe Desert Experience Actual Booths: The Humble Beginnings Sukkah, A Mitzvah That Envelops You – Literally! The Unity Booth The word “Sukkah” (plural: “Sukkot”) literally means a “shaded booth,” and the Torahgives us a mysterious directive to hang out in these makeshift huts for seven days. Why? So that future generations know about...
    What Is the Meaning of A Sukkah? What Is the Meaning of A Sukkah? Table of contents A Trip Down Memory Lane: What’s the Deal with Sukkot? Clouds of Glory: The Ultimate Shelter Why Tishrei? Isn’t Spring a Better Time for Outdoor Activities? A Reminder of Our True Home: Olam HaBah Together Under One Roof: Unity in the Sukkah Sukkot! That wonderful time of year when we trade in the comfort of our homes...
    Buzz Off: How to Keep Bugs Out of Your Sukkah Buzz Off: How to Keep Bugs Out of Your Sukkah Table of contents What’s Bugging the Sukkah? Meet the Uninvited Guests Mosquito Defense: Strategies from Sukkot Veterans 1. Mosquito Barriers: The Secret Weapon 2. Mosquito Netting: A Classic Solution 3. Citronella Alternatives: Lemongrass and Dryer Sheets Keeping the Bees at Bay: Sweet Solutions for a Sukkot without Stingers 1. Dryer Sheets to the Rescue (Again) 2. Out of Sight, Out...
    The Basics of Sukkah Building: When, Where, and How The Basics of Sukkah Building: When, Where, and How Table of contents Step 1: Where Should I Build My Sukkah? Step 2: What Materials Do I Need? Step 3: The Size Guidelines – Because, Yes, There Are Rules Step 4: Let’s Talk Details (For the Sukkah Aficionados) Bonus Tip: A Breathable Sukkah for 2024 Building a Sukkah is a once-a-year adventure that connects us to the past, helps us appreciate the present, and...
    Your Sukkah: Why the Walls Don’t Matter (But The Roof Does) Your Sukkah: Why the Walls Don’t Matter (But The Roof Does) Table of content Mandatory Campout: Why We Celebrate Living in Makeshift Tents Why So Lax About the Walls? Not All Clouds Are Created Equal What Do We Recall on Sukkot? Mandatory Campout: Why We Celebrate Living in Makeshift Tents One of the major Biblically-mandated festivals is Sukkot , which literally means “booths.” It is a week-long celebration , during which...
    Eat, Pray, Dwell…in a Sukkah: Why the Sukkah Is Central to Sukkot Eat, Pray, Dwell…in a Sukkah: Why the Sukkah Is Central to Sukkot Table of content Cloud 9: The Supernatural Shelter of the Israelites Sukkot: Living in the Original Tiny Homes A 360-Degree Mitzvah: Living Inside the Commandment Everyday Elevation, Sukkah-Style One Sukkah, One People: A Lesson in Unity The word “ Sukkah ” (plural: “ Sukkot ”) literally means a “shaded booth.” The Torah instructs us to live in a Sukkah for seven...
    Sukkot: Why Do You Sit in a Sukkah? Sukkot: Why Do You Sit in a Sukkah? Table of contents The Basics: Why the Booths? Clouds or Cabins? The Great Debate It’s More Than Just a Roof Over Our Heads The Sukkah as the Great Unifier Sukkot: The Festival of Perspective Sukkot , one of the most joyful and mysterious holidays in the Jewish calendar, has us stepping out of our cozy homes and into a  temporary...
    Rainy Sukkahs: Must You Brave the Rain or Can You Head Indoors? Rainy Sukkahs: Must You Brave the Rain or Can You Head Indoors? Who Needs to Sit in the Sukkah? What Do I Eat in the Sukkah? When Do We Sit in the Sukkah? What If It Rains (Other Than The First Night)? What If it Rains, Even on the First Night? Ashkenazic Vs. Sephardic Customs Torah commands us to dwell in a Sukkah for seven days. “But why?” you enthusiastically whisper as...
    What Does 'Sukkot' Mean in Hebrew? What Does 'Sukkot' Mean in Hebrew? The Root of Sukkot Sukkos, Succot, & Succos Customs on Sukkot The Mitzvot of the Holiday Sukkot —it's more than just a word or the name of a holiday. For starters it's a celebration deeply rooted in Jewish history and faith. For thousands of years, Jewish people across the globe have been celebrating Sukkot. Here's a bit of background for...
    Why Sit In A Sukkah And Not A House? Why Sit In A Sukkah And Not A House? Table of content Why Temporary Dwellings? The Power of Divine Will Pharaoh’s False Security Blanket Lessons in Divine Dominance So, imagine this: G‑d, the ultimate  DIY Sukkah  enthusiast, could have gone all out and built the people of Israel some fancy, permanent homes in the wilderness. But instead, He opted for the miraculous  Sukkah  , formed by His clouds of...
    Seeing Stars Through Your Schach – Is It A Must? Seeing Stars Through Your Schach – Is It A Must? Table of content The Backstory of The Great Outdoors Roof Rules: Kosher Schach Stars and Awe The Schach Balancing Act Ah, Sukkot – the holiday where we swap our comfy homes for a charming, leafy hut known as a “Sukkah.” But have you ever wondered why your Schach (Sukkah roof) should let you peek at the stars? And what's up...
    Unveiling the Italian Etrog Craze Unveiling the Italian Etrog Craze Table of content What Makes Calabria Etrogs So Special? Moses and His Magical Etrog Hunt Italy’s Finest: The “Fat of the Earth” Calabria Meets Israel: A Citrus Love Story Of the Four Species we wave around on Sukkot – the lulav (palm frond), etrog (citron), hadas (myrtle), and aravah (willow) – the etrog takes the spotlight. Not only is it...