Sukkot

Shavuot 2026: The holiday's enduring call to faith, loyalty, and Jewish purpose

From Sinai to modern Israel, Shavuot reminds Jews of the power of faith, words, and commitment.

We begin our day with the acknowledgment of ‘Modeh Ani.’
 A guard opens a door inside a prison that holds foreign prisoners, suspected of being part of the Islamic State, in Hasaka, Syria, January 7, 2020.

Tel Aviv serial killer Mohammed Halabi dies in prison due to medical condition

Rain falls in mid-August in the upper Galilee

From rain to dew: Prayer and the meaning of uncertainty - opinion

On Wednesday night, we will talk about freedom, with the specter of ballistic missiles, safe rooms, and red-alert sirens still fresh in our minds.

Freedom under fire: What Passover means in a time of war - comment


One year after October 7, many sukkot by Gaza border still stand in destroyed towns

In Kfar Aza and Metulla, Be’eri and Kiryat Shmona, dozens of sukkot are standing since last year, as their owners were killed, kidnapped, or forced to flee, unable to take them down.  

 A SUKKOT installation in Tel Aviv leaves places for all the hostages still being held in Gaza.

Sublime simplicity: Understanding the message of Sukkot - opinion

The message here, for us, is painfully obvious. After a year of national grief and worry, a year of continuous tragedies and trauma, what we really want – and need – is simply to live.

 A street full of Sukkot in Jerusalem.

In the Kitchen with Henny: Sukkot specials

Sukkot is just around the corner, and along with it comes the joy of preparing delicious meals to share with loved ones and guests.

 Pecan squares.

Faulty shelters, resilient beauty: Sukkot and safety during wartime - opinion

As we push forward toward even more advanced, hermetically-sealing laser technology, we pray that God continues to guide us and protect us from the demonic forces that darken our skies.

 An Israeli family is seen in a bomb shelter in Safed during a wave of Iranian missiles, on October 1, 2024.

Sukkot 2024: Candle-lighting times for Israel and US

See Sukkot times for your area.

Shabbat candles

Sukkot: Despite everything - together!

When we take hold of the Four Species, we remember that we are one inseparable nation, despite our disagreements and the differences in our lifestyles.

 Shopping in Tel Aviv's Four Species market ahead of Sukkot.

Why sukkahs are made of waste, and what it teaches us about God – opinion

The commandment to build a sukkah using waste has a surprising dual meaning: It encourages us to seek more balance in our relationships.

 A man is seen constructing a sukkah for the Sukkot holiday.

Israelis are decorating their first sukkahs since Oct. 7 with symbols of the crisis since

Pictures of the hostages and the color yellow are frequent displays in the temporary booths for the Sukkot holiday.

 Yael Aisenthal-Kordevani decorated her sukkah in the city of Modi'in with symbols of the year since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel, Oct. 15, 2024.

‘Being together gives us strength’: For Kfar Aza, home is just beyond the horizon

As the kibbutz continue to fight for their loved ones still in Gaza, their work toward the future is just beginning

 Kfar Azza faces the task of rebuilding its community.

Sukkot all year long? The Israeli pergola revolution extends your outdoor experience

The Mediterranean climate and Israeli hospitality culture have transformed pergolas into a year-round essential. Discover the benefits and innovations that keep these outdoor spaces functional.

 Design and planning by Rinat Keinan, structures by ArtPro.