The text discusses the intertwining of Jewish tradition and Zionist ideas within the context of Sukkot, emphasizing the construction of Sukkah as a symbol of the ephemeral nature of life.

On the second day of Sukkot, a discussion on Zionist ideas explores the tension between the temporary nature of life and the desire for lasting traditions.

The Altneuschul, or Old-New Synagogue in Prague, is surrounded by folklore that speaks of old stones from the Temple in Jerusalem, the creation of a golem by Rabbi Judah Loew, and a legend involving a black cat turning coal into gold and leading a man to Jerusalem.

A recent Haaretz poll revealed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's popularity in Israel surged by 11 percent after the botched Gaza flotilla raid, with confidence in his government also rising.