Sukkot

Sukkot turns New York City into a playground for local Jews

To help families structure their week, Bree created an artificial intelligence-powered website called CanWeGoNow.com, which generates suggestions for family-friendly activities by zip code.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
04/10/2023

Zaporizhzhia Jewish community celebrates Sukkot amidst war

Zaporozhye's central Sukkah serves as a focal point for the community's resilience.

04/10/2023

Isaac Herzog decries growing violence in Israeli sports

The walls of the sukkah featured prints of the images of Israeli sports champions, and the only other décor was a row of planters filled with flowers and shrubs.

Israeli settler, far-right activist: 'Spitting on Christians is a Jewish custom'

The statement came as a response to a video circulating online of Orthodox Jews spitting on Christians in Jerusalem's Old City. 

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
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