The Sukkah Project® Blog
Can You Use a Pergola, Gazebo, or Pop-Up Canopy as a Sukkah? What Makes It Kosher (and What to Buy Instead)
Every September we get some version of this phone call: “I already have a pergola over the patio—can I just throw bamboo on top and
Can Your HOA, Landlord, or City Stop You From Building a Sukkah? Permits, Condo Rules, and Your Rights
Every August we get a version of this phone call: “I ordered a sukkah, and then I got a letter from the HOA.” Or: “My
How Much Schach Do You Need? A Coverage Guide by Sukkah Size (8×10, 10×12, 10×16 and More)
Every year around Elul, the phone starts ringing with some version of the same question: “How much schach do I need?” Usually the caller has
30 Years of Building Sukkahs. Now We’re Giving Them Away.
In the late 1980s, Rabbi Steve Sager of Beth El Synagogue in Durham, North Carolina asked my uncle, Steve Herman, for a favor: could he
Where to Buy a Sukkah Online: A Complete Guide to Finding the Right Sukkah Kit
If you’ve decided it’s time to buy your own sukkah, you’re making a great choice. Owning a sukkah kit means no more borrowing, no more
What Are the Minimum Requirements for a Sukkah?
Building a kosher sukkah doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s everything you need to know about the minimum halachic requirements—and how to ensure your sukkah
When is Passover 2026?
Key Dates and What You Need to Know Passover, the beloved Festival of Freedom, marks the beginning of the Jewish spring holiday season and commemorates
When is Shavuot 2026?
Key Dates and What You Need to Know Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks, is one of Judaism’s three major pilgrimage festivals—and it arrives just a
When is Purim 2026?
Complete Guide to the Festival of Lots Purim, one of Judaism’s most joyous celebrations, brings communities together for a day of revelry, storytelling, and thanksgiving.
When is Hanukkah 2026?
Complete Guide to the Festival of Lights Hanukkah, the beloved Festival of Lights, brings warmth and joy to the darkest time of the winter season.
