God's Sukkah
The rabbis say that everything that exists on earth has a spiritual counterpart in heaven. So what is the heavenly counterpart to an earthly sukkah? Read more
Stuffed Pumpkin
It's customary to eat stuffed foods on Sukkot because they're easy to transport to the sukkah, and they retain heat. This delicious recipe for stuffed pumpkin will keep you warm and satiated on a cool fall evening in the sukkah. Read more
Sweet Potato Soup
This soup recipe is so rich and creamy it’s hard to believe it’s pareve. (Though you can make it dairy and serve it with a rich dollop of creme fraiche!) It’s a great soup for sipping in the sukkah or on a crisp autumn day. Read more
Sukkot 101
Sukkot is named after the booths or huts (Sukkot in Hebrew) in which Jews are supposed to dwell during this week-long celebration. The festival of Sukkot is one of the three great pilgrimage festivals. Read more
No Sukkah?
A highlight of Sukkot is spending time in a temporary dwellings known as a sukkah. But if you don't have access to one, have no fear. Here are some creative approaches to celebrating the fall harvest holiday. Read more
Today's reflective post comes from Education Fellow Lex Rofes. The end of summer can be a whirlwind for ISJL Education Fellows, as many of us spend...
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This past Sunday I convinced my sons to join me out back to put up our Sukkah, ritual dwelling for Sukkot, arguing that it was just a really big Lego ...
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“How do I go on?” I was asked recently at a service following the death of a beautiful woman in our community.
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Weekly Torah Portion
Special Chol Hamoed Sukkot Reading
Annual Cycle: Exodus 33:12-34:26
Triennial Cycle: Exodus 33:12-34:26
Haftarah for Shabbat Chol Hamoed » Kohelet/Ecclesiastes »
Candle Lighting Times
Pumpkin Cupcakes
Try a seasonal dessert for your Sukkot meals!