Shemini Atzeret is a holiday that follows Sukkot, but its specific nature is not clearly defined in the Torah.

The author reflects on the comfort and joy that stuffed cabbage brings to her during the holiday season, particularly during Sukkot.

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss various Jewish holidays that follow the High Holidays, including Sukkot, Simchat Torah, and Shemini Atzeret.

The article discusses celebrating Sukkot in a year filled with uncertainty, drawing parallels between the current state of affairs and the holiday's themes of dwelling in flimsy huts during a time of wandering and uncertainty for the Jewish people.

In this discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron cover three main topics: the ethical dilemma faced by doctors in deciding who receives a ventilator amidst overwhelming numbers of Covid patients in Israeli hospitals, the question of whether Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is supportive of Israel, and the rise of matchmaking among secular Israelis.

In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron cover the topics of Israel's dilemma in prioritizing ventilator use for Covid patients, the perceived relationship between AOC and Israel, and the rising trend of matchmaking among secular Israelis.

Sukkot, the Jewish holiday where people move to huts outside their homes, has ambiguous meanings according to different sages.

The author shares a personal story of spending Sukkot and Simchat Torah with their mother in Buffalo in 2006.

The article discusses the individualized aspects of the Shalosh Regalim, the three pilgrimage holidays in Judaism (Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot).

In September 1918, during the Spanish Influenza outbreak, the Jewish newspaper Forverts documented poignant stories of individuals impacted by the pandemic, such as the tragic tale of George Abbot who died before marrying his sweetheart due to the flu.

Weather plays a significant role in our daily lives and prayers, with rain being a key focus during the fall and dew in the spring according to Jewish liturgy.

In a discussion of modern Zionism during the holiday of Sukkot, the tension between the temporary nature of life and the everlasting tradition of the Jewish people is explored.

Rabbi Jacob Ettlinger from the 19th century raised a thought-provoking query in his halakhic work regarding the growth orientation of Sukkot items such as the etrog when sourced from countries like America or Australia, which could be seen as antipodal to his native Germany.

This episode of Unorthodox celebrates the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot, exploring the farming aspects of the holiday.

In an exploration of Zionist ideas during Sukkot, the tension between tradition and change is discussed through an excerpt from Berl Katzenelson's Revolution and Tradition, an influential figure in Socialist Zionism.

The text explores the meaning of "peri etz hadar," a term in Leviticus 23:40 referring to a fruit to be taken on Sukkot.

As the fall holiday season approaches, the Jewish Review of Books reflects on past issues and web articles, selecting 10 favorites that correspond with the themes of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah to create an ebook for readers.

In October 2011, progressive Jewish congregations in NYC held a Sukkot service at Occupy Wall Street, blending ancient traditions with modern-day social justice issues.

The discussion revolves around the permissibility of using zip-ties to hold down the sekhakh (covering) of a sukkah.

The text discusses how Zionism played a role in reviving the tradition of using etrogim (citrons) in America.

The author discusses the symbolism of the four species used during Sukkot, traditionally representing different types of Jews and emphasizing the importance of individuality while being part of a unified community.

In a time of increasing division and extremism, the Jewish community in Atlanta found unity and hope through their responses to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

For Sukkot this year, when cooler weather calls for heartier meals, consider serving nourishing and meat-free dishes like Lily’s Red Lentil Soup filled with garlic, sweet potato, and red lentils, or Nettie's Underground Stew with roasted root vegetables and pinto beans.

Hoshana Rabbah, a holiday on the seventh day of Sukkot, involves beating willow branches as a ritual symbolizing various interpretations, including expressing remorse as it marks the end of the cosmic judgment process after Yom Kippur.

During the period between Elul and Sukkot, the mitzvah of Etrog holds great significance as Jews flock to stores in Meah Shearim to select their own etrogs, lulavs, and hadasim, with even the elderly making an effort to choose their own.