The basics of building a sukkah and living inside it
By Chabad.org Staff
This article presents an introduction to the basic how and what of the sukkah. For a more comprehensive guide to the construction of the sukkah, especially for the more creative-minded and those who like to understand everything, jump to Sukkology 101 by Tzvi Freeman.
For forty years, as our ancestors traversed the Sinai desert prior to their entry into the Holy Land, miraculous “clouds of glory” surrounded and hovered over them, shielding them from the dangers and discomforts of the desert. In the words of the verse (Leviticus 23:42–43), “For a seven-day period you shall live in booths. Every resident among the Israelites shall live in booths, in order that your [ensuing] generations should know that I had the children of Israel live in booths when I took them out of the land of Egypt. I am the L‑rd, your G‑d.” (…)
Where Do I Build My Sukkah?
What Materials Do I Need?
The Dimensions and Other Requirements
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