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The Intermediate Days of Sukkot
Called hol hamoed, the intermediate days are observed differently than the beginning and final ones.
Must-Know Sukkot Words and Phrases
Key terms for the holidays of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.
Sukkot Theology and Themes
Known in rabbinic literature as “the holiday,” Sukkot’s themes are of high importance.
7 Laws of Sukkot
A selection from traditional Jewish sources.
Sukkot 2024
In 2024, Sukkot begins at sundown on Wednesday, Oct. 16 and ends at sundown on Friday, Oct. 25.
Next Torah Portion
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Daf Yomi
Bava Batra 117
A measure of redemption.
Bava Batra 116
Daughters of Zelophehad.
Bava Batra 115
No man is an island.
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Our weekly Shabbat newsletter, Recharge, features a thoughtful, timely essay to enrich your Shabbat. Here are a few of our recent pieces:
Sukkah of Peace
The most universalist of Jewish holidays, Sukkot is the celebratory coda of Judaism’s annual initiation rites.
Praying for Permission
More than anything else this year, I want permission to pray for peace.
The Anxiety of Autumn
Jewish tradition places its celebration of the new year at a precarious moment in the calendar.
MORE from MY JEWISH LEARNING
Celebrating Sukkot without a Sukkah
How to creatively approach the fall harvest holiday, even if you can’t build a hut.
How to Wave the Lulav and Etrog on Sukkot
A guide to the Festival of Booth’s four species, including their rituals and blessings.
How to Buy a Lulav and Etrog
What to look for, how to care for them and — and what to do with them when Sukkot is over.
