Materials for Building a Sukkah
Please consult your local Rabbi regarding all halachot pertaining to the Sukkah From Chabad.org The Walls:The walls of a sukkah can be made of any material, provided that they are sturdy enough that they do not move in a normal wind. You can use wood or fiberglass panels, waterproof fabrics attached to a metal frame, etc. You can also use pre-existing walls, such as the exterior walls of your home,...
Halachos of Schach
Please consult your local Rabbi regarding all halachot pertaining to the Sukkah written by: Rabbi Moshe Heinemann, Star-K Rabbinic Administrator When our Torah speaks about the Festival of Sukkos it states, “Chag HaSukkos Taaseh Lecha B’Aspecha Migornecha U’Miyikvecha.”1 “The Sukkos holiday should be observed at the time that you harvest your grain and your wine,” during the fall. Our Chachamim, sages, have taught us that this pasuk has another esoteric meaning. The sukkah,...
Building a Sukkah
Please consult your local Rabbi regarding all halachot pertaining to the Sukkah To build your own Sukkah, first select a site that has nothing hanging above it, i.e. a roof or a tree. The Sukkah floor space must be at least 27 inches by 27 inches (67 cm), the minimum space for most of a person to sit on a small table. If you don’t have a yard, then an apartment...
Sukkot Basics
Please consult your local Rabbi regarding all halachot pertaining to the Sukkah The Festival of Sukkot begins on the 15th of Tishri, the fifth day after Yom Kippur. It is a huge transition, going from one of the most solemn holidays in our year to one of the most joyous. Sukkot is so joyful that it is commonly referred to in Jewish prayer and literature as Z’man Simchateinu, or the Season of...