Jewish Holidays

Prepare for the first night of Sukkot with two practical halachot about eating in the sukkah and Kiddush, plus a quick guide to the ushpizin.

Learn two practical Sukkot halachot about the Four Species, sitting in the sukkah, and the blessings women recite, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

Discover what the Rambam teaches about gifts and the mitzvah of bringing joy to your family.

Why are some sukkahs built without nails, screws, or metal supports? Discover the halachic debate behind the Chazon Ish sukkah and whether it is actually required.

It’s easy to compare your sukkah with someone else’s. But the moments that make Sukkot meaningful have very little to do with perfect decorations.

Sukkot is known as the “season of our joy,” but what if you don’t feel joyful? Here are five simple ways to make room for happiness without ignoring difficult emotions.

From the powerful aroma of an etrog to willow’s surprising place in the history of aspirin, science reveals a fascinating side of the Four Species.

Chol HaMoed is more than an ordinary weekday. Learn the practical halachot of work, laundry, shopping, writing, repairs, and more.

Paper chains, lights, and decorations can make a sukkah beautiful, but there’s one “decoration” your guests are far more likely to remember.

Limited space, excited kids, and plenty of guests: sukkah meals can get crowded. Follow these seven simple rules to be the guest everyone wants to invite back.