Sukkot
Tel Aviv serial killer Mohammed Halabi dies in prison due to medical condition
Halabi's killing spree was discovered on October 20, 1989, during the holiday of Sukkot. In total, his victims included two men, one Jewish and one Arab, and five women, both Jewish and Arab.
From rain to dew: Prayer and the meaning of uncertainty - opinion
Freedom under fire: What Passover means in a time of war - comment
Everyday heroines: Quiet burden of Israeli anchors waiting at home during wartime
In Israel, a struggle to reconcile grief and joy as Sukkot and Oct. 7 coincide
“I can’t separate from the fact that it happened on Shabbat and also such a joyous festival, Simchat Torah. [Hamas] took that from us forever," reflected an Israeli woman.
Is citron jam really good for fertility? A dietitian reveals
There are quite a few myths about the citron that come from old traditions, but are they true? What is really hidden in this unique fruit?
Israel's Christian friends have no qualms about standing by the Jewish people - editorial
Thousands of Christian pilgrims have arrived for the Feast of Tabernacles, showing no hesitation in supporting Israel during these trying times.
Sukkot and the canopy of peace - opinion
Sukkot reminds us that the sukkah stands only because each beam supports the others.
A mindful Sukkot: Finding peace in the present moment
As you step into the sukkah, or pause anywhere in your day, may you discover that joy is not distant or elusive. It is here, waiting, in the present moment.
Commemorating October 7, celebrating Sukkot: A complicated 'time of happiness' - opinion
As we commemorate October 7, 2023, we can spiritually invite into our sukkah those who were murdered and those who were injured; those who were taken hostage and and those who still are being held.
Sukkot after Oct. 7: A sign of our humility and trust in God
The sukkah reminds us that we are not so powerful. We must be humble and remember that everything we eat, everything we own, and our military successes all depend on God.
How a small town ‘Jewish hut’ has turned Sukkot into a cross-cultural shelter of peace - opinion
The Waterville Jewish community and the Center for Small Town Jewish Life have chosen a unique response to this moment of increased Jewish vulnerability and alienation.
IDF on highest-level readiness for Sukkot holiday
“We are at constant readiness, prepared across all arenas for defense and offense," said IDF Chief of General Staff.
When you invite your ancestors into your sukkah, consider bringing their Jewish languages in, too
Jews use heritage words after their families stopped speaking their immigrant languages, expressions of love said to children by older generations that preserve ancestral languages and memories.
