Sukkot

WATCH: Historic reenactment of Levite choir resounds near Temple Mount

The Levites echoed songs from the Psalms, reminiscent of those sung during the Sukkot holiday in ancient times.

03/10/2023

WATCH: This sukkah has 14 rooms, air conditioning, a living room and study

The enormous sukkah was built by the Lapid family in Merkaz Shapira, southern Israel.

Orthodox Jews filmed spitting at Christians in Jerusalem's Old City

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "We will show zero tolerance against those who harm worshipers" • The incident occurred during the Feast of Tabernacles

Israel's capital prepares for the 68th Jerusalem March

Tens of thousands are expected this year, from Israel as well as from abroad.

Displaced by ethnic violence, India’s Bnei Menashe Jews construct sukkahs nonetheless

Some 190 people have died in the conflict since May, including at least one Bnei Menashe • No response yet from Israeli authorities

By JORDYN HAIME/JTA
02/10/2023

A NYC exhibit explores the etrog’s journey around the Jewish world

The new exhibit, “Etrog, The Wandering Fruit,” is currently on display at the Bernard Museum, located inside Temple Emanu-El on 5th Avenue and 65th Street in Manhattan.

By RACHEL RINGLER/JTA
02/10/2023

Sukkot: A versatile verse

In the evolution of Judaism, the emergence of citing “And Moses declared…” on festival mornings as a preface to the blessing over the wine is cloudy.

Sukkot: Joy in permanence and transience

When we enter the sukkah, we are called upon to remember that our well-being – health, relationships, sustenance – is a gift from God.

WATCH: Over 50,000 Jewish worshipers gather for Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall

The tradition of conducting a mass event for the blessing has been a highlight of the week-long Sukkot and Passover holidays.

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