Sukkot

Spiced Lamb and Butternut Squash Burekas Recipe

Perfect for a meal outdoors in the brisk autumn air.

The Joy of Drawing Water

The ancient Sukkot ritual of the Simchat Beit Hashoevah is the joy of life itself.

In Search of Beauty

Jewish tradition mandates that the symbols of Sukkot be beautiful.

Sukkot 2022

In 2022, Sukkot begins at sundown on Sunday, Oct. 9 and ends at sundown on Sunday, Oct. 16

Mayim Bialik Explains Sukkot

Confused about Sukkot? Mayim Bialik breaks it down.

Ushpizin: Inviting in Our Ancestors on Sukkot

The custom of inviting our ancestors to join us in the sukkah has its roots in Jewish mysticism.

Ecclesiastes and the Quest for Truth

Approaching this enigmatic work as a statement of philosophy -- rather than an account of one man's search -- has confounded commentators across the centuries.

Sukkot Quiz

How much do you know about this fall holiday?

Ask the Expert: Rain on Sukkot

How bad does the weather have to be for me to bail out of eating in the sukkah?

Rain as a Blessing

Ecological balance and our prayer for rain.

3 Things to Think About on Sukkot

Sukkot observances offer a balance between the real and the ideal.

The Etrog of Chelm

A humorous folk tale about how NOT to care for this Sukkot object.