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Christian pilgrim comforting elderly survivor of Kibbutz Be'eri massacre

Christian Zionists defy war to stand with Israel at Feast of Tabernacles

Many fewer Christians attended the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem event than in previous years, but those who did express how powerful it was to pray for Jerusalem while in the city itself

Maayan Hoffman / The Media Line | 10.23.24

'Time stood still': Gaza hostages' last holiday at home

Idan saw his mother, who flew in from US, before being abducted on Simchat Torah; Chaim shared his Yom Kippur War story day before massacre; Guy promised to help dismantle sukkah after Nova festival; hostage families recount final moments with loved ones before being taken to Gaza

Yael Ciechanover | 10.23.24

US universities remove anti-Zionist sukkahs on campus

UC Berkeley and Northwestern now require Jewish Voice for Peace to seek permission before setting up sukkahs, citing general campus policies on temporary structures; group claims religious freedom infringement

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.21.24

פרחים מתים בתוך סוכה בקיבוץ כיסופים, שנשארו שם מסוכות

This Sukkot, it's incumbent upon us to tell stories of a year past

Opinion: As with every Jewish holiday, the Harvest Festival's ancient agricultural roots have evolved through generations; sadly, this year brings a new dimension—hostages and displaced families far from home, making the celebration of freedom feel impossible

Nir Braudo | 10.21.24

Ivanka Trump sends wishes for 'joyful and blessed Sukkot'

Daughter of former president and current presidential candidate includes a photo of herself alongside her husband Jared Kushner and their three children, all dressed in white, in a post on Instagram

Ynetnews | 10.20.24

IDF distributes 'tactical sukkahs' to troops for holiday

Hundreds of compact sukkahs, designed according to Jewish law, distributed to IDF troops, as well as special holiday kits; but are soldiers even obligated to sit in a sukkah according to Jewish law in time of war?

Itzchak Tessler | 10.16.24

Discover Israel’s natural beauty this Sukkot with free tours

Free guided tours provide family-friendly opportunity to explore restored ecological parks and natural reserves across the country

Ynetnews | 10.16.24

This is why you rejoice on Sukkot: Laws and customs of the holiday

How many walls do you need in your sukkah and do you really have to sleep in it? Sukkot is a festival of joy, but how can we rejoice this year? Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon makes sense of the holiday

Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon | 10.16.24

Best prices, best destinations for holiday season

Now is probably the best time to book a vacation for the holidays if you haven’t done so already; See the bundles still available, the lowest costs and what's happening in the low-cost flight scene

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 08.01.24

Sukkot symbolizes unity, but in Israel today it feels like a distant dream

Opinion: Currently, each person sits in their own sukkah and Israel seems more divided than ever; all we can hope is that by next Sukkot we will grow, elevate ourselves, and remember that we are one nation, even if we have different political opinions

Arye Erlich | 10.03.23

סלט כתום קראנצ'י עם בטטה, אפרסקים ותמרים צהובים

Unique Sukkot recipes to light up sukkah spirits

Officially, we are already in autumn; Practically, we are in the days of the Sukkot holiday, which celebrates the changing of seasons; Chef Amit Donskoy bids farewell to the scorching heat with dishes that shine in shades of yellow-orange

Amit Donskoy | 10.03.23

שמלה קרעי ודוד ביטן חוגגים סוכות בריאד, סעודיה

Israeli government minister celebrates Sukkot in Saudi Arabia

As efforts continue to normalize Israel-Saudi ties, an Israeli delegation headed by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends the annual Universal Post Union conference being held in Riyadh

Moran Azulay | 10.03.23

Nachum family from Petach Tikva in their beautiful sukkah

Building a sukkah? Send us a photo

Ynetnews invites you to share pictures of your beautiful sukkot and we’ll feature your most stunning submissions for the whole world to see! Experience the holiday spirit around the Jewish world

Ynetnews | 10.03.23

Over 50,000 worshippers participate in Priestly Blessing at Western Wall

In keeping with tradition during intermediate days of festival, hundreds of kohanim bless large congregation streaming to Western Wall Plaza with special blessing from Torah

Ynetnews | 10.02.23

Bake off: Two fool-proof treats to make and bake

With the High Holidays season bringing many chefs in Israel to release new cooking books, here are two outstanding recipes to make if you love baking

Nira Russo, Ruthie Russo | 10.02.23