Sukkot 2026

The Talmud describes some of Judaism’s greatest leaders juggling flaming torches during Sukkot celebrations. Far from being mere entertainment, their astonishing performance revealed a profound secret about joy, spirituality, and learning to balance the pressures of life.

Long meals and hours on plastic chairs can leave your back and neck aching. Try these five simple tips to stay comfortable in the sukkah this Chol HaMoed.

Every moment spent dwelling in the sukkah fulfills a special mitzvah. Discover why time in the sukkah is so precious and how we should behave in the presence of the ushpizin.

With Hoshana Rabbah approaching, learn two important halachot about eating in the sukkah and discover the meaning behind the ancient custom of beating the aravah.

Can you do laundry, write, or use a computer on Chol HaMoed? Here are two practical halachot to know, plus a quick guide to taking the Four Species.

Between holiday meals, kids, decorations, leaves, and unpredictable weather, the sukkah can get messy fast. These five simple habits will help keep it clean and organized throughout Sukkot.

What does a forgotten coffee cup have to do with Sukkot? Discover how to become a vessel for the joy, emunah, and blessing of the holiday.

From the vitamin C in etrog to the willow compounds that helped inspire aspirin, discover the fascinating science and health history behind the Four Species.

From saving your lulav for burning chametz to eating your etrog on Tu BiShvat, discover what you can do with the Four Species after Sukkot.

The Four Species represent four very different kinds of Jews, yet the mitzvah requires them all. Discover the powerful Sukkot lesson behind the humble aravah.

The cooking, laundry, shopping, and sukkah prep can feel exhausting. King David’s words offer a beautiful way to see all that effort differently.

This Chol HaMoed, step outside and slow down. Discover what research says about nature, stress, and attention, and how it connects to Jewish thought.

Sukkot comes with a special mitzvah to rejoice. Here are six practical ways to bring more joy into the holiday.

Hosting in the sukkah can mean endless trips back to the kitchen. Set up this simple station with everything you need so you can spend more time with your guests.

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.