Sukkot
The little-known Jewish holiday that draws Israelis outdoors
By Michele Chabin — October 14, 2016
JERUSALEM (RNS) Sukkot, which both secular and religious Israelis celebrate, is so ubiquitous that almost every Israeli restaurant and Jewish-owned mall constructs a sukkah for its customers.
The ‘Splainer: What is Sukkot, and why are my Jewish neighbors eating in a shack?
By Lauren Markoe — September 29, 2015
(RNS) Today is the first full day of Sukkot, also known as the Festival of Booths. What is this holiday that makes Jews eat their meals al fresco? Let us 'Splain ...
The ‘Pedi Sukkah’ … because who says a sukkah can’t have wheels?
By Lauren Markoe — September 19, 2013
(RNS) On the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, which began on Wednesday (Sept. 18) Jews typically build temporary dwellings to evoke the shelters of the Israelites during their desert wanderings. But if you didn't build a sukkah, maybe someone will ride up to you on a Pedi Sukkah.
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