Sukkot
America’s only major etrog grower is in survival mode amid global competition
The Kirkpatrick family, who are not Jewish, began growing etrogs 46 years ago on a small California ranch. Now, they are the only major commercial growers of kosher etrogs in the United States.
Shmini Atzeret haftarah: The Temple Mount is no longer silent
How do we celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah after Oct. 7?
Ben-Gvir’s latest death penalty rhetoric borrows from an ancient Machiavellian Playbook - opinion
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.
The ‘etrog’ wars: How the Ottoman Empire turned a sacred fruit into a global commodity
From the groves of Corfu and Cephalonia to the orchards of Tiberias and Jaffa, the saga of the etrog under Ottoman rule reveals how a fruit became entangled in struggles of faith and trade.
Sukkot and the mission of ‘shlichut’ - opinion
Emissaries build community by opening doors, inviting people in, and making space for every Jew to feel connected, whether they are deeply observant or taking their first steps toward Jewish identity
A holiday to remember: Celebrating Sukkot in 1946
I was a seven-year-old army brat, a Norfolk Tars baseball fan, and my father, Lt.-Col. Louis Geffen, had finally completed his six-year tour of duty as a judge advocate in World War II.
Building sukkot during the Yom Kippur War
Many IDF soldiers found ways to commemorate the holiday on the frontlines in the Sinai Desert in the South and on the Golan Heights in the North.
Sukkot: Walking with strength
We remember on Sukkot that despite our considerable human ingenuity and skill, we remain dependent on God – not only for the technology itself but for help when our knowledge and tools fall short.
Sukkot 2025: Your guide to Judaism's week-long fall holiday - explainer
A rundown on the Sukkot's history and meaning, differing customs, and rules for when Yom Tov begins and ends.
Sukkot candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Sukkot times for your area.
Sukkot: Fourteen steps to an ‘etrog’ cake
To make the best use of your etrog after the holiday, you could bake an etrog sponge cake with etrog zest and etrog juice. One etrog is enough.
Amid deal optimism, hostage families rally in Jerusalem, New York to demand immediate release
Families and survivors in Jerusalem and New York marked two years since the October 7 massacre, urging the release of 48 hostages still held in Gaza and expressing hope for a breakthrough deal.
