When is Sukkot 2028?
Sukkot 2028 starts at sundown on Wednesday, October 4, and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, October 11. See dates for Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah, and Israel.
When is Sukkot 2027?
Sukkot 2027 starts at sundown Friday, October 15 and ends at nightfall Friday, October 22. See dates for Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah, Israel and the diaspora.
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 call it a sukkah?” Sometimes it’s the gazebo version. Increasingly it’s the pop-up canopy version: there’s a 10×10 EZ-Up in the garage left over from a soccer tournament, and Sukkot…
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 meets them. Whether you’re building your first sukkah or looking to simplify your setup this year, understanding the minimum requirements for a kosher sukkah is essential. The good news? Jewish…
