Celebrate

Their rule falls short of expectations.

The Mishnah references Hanukkah only obliquely.

What to do in the days and hours before the Day of Atonement.

Known in rabbinic literature as "the holiday," Sukkot's themes are of high importance.

This agricultural holiday dates back to biblical times and has evolved over time.

A ritual inviting symbolic guests into the Sukkah

Prepared Friday and slow-cooked overnight, cholent is the traditional Sabbath-day dish.

The last day of Sukkot has its own rituals

A selection from traditional Jewish sources.

Instructions for the do-it-yourselfer.

What to look for, how to care for them and — and what to do with them when Sukkot is over.

Traditionally read during Sukkot, the Book of Ecclesiastes grapples with the meaning of life.