Succot

Seeing our brothers’ plight: The light Hanukkah demands we bring into the world - opinion

Hanukkah and Vayeshev together reveal that the festival’s light shines only when we open our eyes to our brothers’ struggles and choose loyalty and compassion.

Candles are lit on the eighth night, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, last Hanukkah. The main idea of the holiday is the spiritual illumination of the public sphere, says the writer.
 Rabbi Moshe Hauer with President Isaac Herzog

Orthodox Union’s Rabbi Moshe Hauer dies of sudden heart attack at age 60

 SHLOMO ARTZI is one of the superstars appearing at this year’s Tamar Festival.

Tamar Festival turns 24: The popular Dead Sea musical extravaganza returns on Succot

A man examines an Etrog as ultra orthodox Jews shop the four species, for the upcoming Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in the ultra orthodox neighborhood of Meah Shearim, Jerusalem, October 6, 2022.

Why do most Asian Jews use imported etrogs on Sukkot?


Victorious Hadera dance troupe returns home from Cyprus Folklore Festival

The ‘Beauty Matters’ exhibition will remain open at the Jaffa Port over Succot.

Getting excited for Hol Hamoed activities

As in past years, this Succot thousands of people will flock to the country’s many national parks in search of festive celebrations and nature tours to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Hot-air balloons begin their ascent at the International Hot Air Balloon festival in the Northern Negev.

A sweet sticky, Succot

Cookbook author Paula Shoyer shares her theory on holiday cooking – and some delightful fall recipes.

Sticky toffee pudding

Pizza in the hut

Succot is the perfect opportunity to invite over family and friends for innovative riffs on an Italian classic.

Pizza

Jackie Mason - Not backing down

Legendary Borscht Belt comedian Jackie Mason has turned his acerbic humor to slamming critics of Israel.

Legendary Borscht Belt comedian Jackie Mason has turned his acerbic humor to slamming critics of Israel

Wiping the slate clean

MK Ruth Calderon on the launch of her new program, The Shmita Project, helping 5,000 families regain their financial independence.

Ruth Calderon

Why a public ban on a Christian prayer service?

This is not the first time the chief rabbinate has issued a ban on Jews participating in ICEJ events.

A view of the Old City of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount from the Mount of Olives.

From a place of purity to a place of peace

While we are required to rejoice during every festival, Succot is an especially joyous holiday.

PEOPLE SHOP for the Four Species in Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market

Thousands expected to participate in 2-day Succot pilgrimage to Jerusalem

Walk aims to "unify Israeli people in aftermath of Operation Protective Edge."

THESE MARCHERS took part in the 1975 Succot pilgrimage to Jerusalem

Breaking the Fast

Make these delightful sweets throughout the holiday season

Almond-pistachio cream yeast cake