Sleeping in Sukkah:[1] It is forbidden to sleep outside of a Sukkah even a mere nap.[2] If one feels cold in the Sukkah, due to the cold weather and lack of blankets, then he is not obligated to sleep in the Sukkah. Furthermore if one is unable to set up […]
Pergolas & Ceiling frames
Making a Sukkah in a room that has had its roofing removed, but has its ceiling frame remain: A. If the ceiling frame is material Kosher for Sechach:[1] If the ceiling supports[2] are made of material kosher for Sechach, then one may make the Sukkah under this frame, or place […]
Davening
Davening in a Sukkah:[1] If one is unable to Daven in Shul, then if he is able to Daven in his Sukkah without disturbances and with a clear mind and proper concentration, he must do so.[2] This however only applies if he is unable to go to Shul, however if […]
Items hovering over Sechach
The law if Non-Kosher Sechach [Tree or ledge] is hovering over ones Sukkah: A. The shade must come as a result of Kosher Sechach:[1] Just like by the clouds of glory it was the actual clouds which gave us shade from the sun, similarly a Sukkah is only valid when […]
Learning Torah
Learning in a Sukkah:[1] One must learn Torah inside the Sukkah. Learning in a Beis Midrash: (However if he is learning inside the Beis Midrash he is not required to enter the Sukkah). Learning outside under fresh air: Likewise if by learning outside one is able to delve into the […]
Drinking wine-Kiddush-Havdala
Drinking wine and other significant beverages: Settling oneself over the beverage: One who settles himself down to drink wine, or other beverage of significance of which is it is common to settle oneself upon, is obligated to drink it in the Sukkah.[1] However the blessing of Leisheiv Basukkah is not […]
Where is the Sukkah to be built
Where is the Sukkah to be built A. May one build a Sukkah in someone else’s property without permission?[1] Initially, one may not build a Sukkah in someone else’s property without their permission.[2] [This applies even if the person will not be present there throughout Sukkas.[3] Thus, if a neighbor […]
Eating & Drinking
Eating and drinking in a Sukkah:[1] One is only required to eat a set meal inside a Sukkah. However it is permitted to eat a snack outside the Sukkah. The definition of a snack is a Kibeitza or less of bread or Mezonos[2] and any amount of any other food. […]
Using another persons Sukkah
Dwelling in another person’s Sukkah Must one dwell in the same Sukkah throughout Sukkos?[1] One is not required to dwell within the same Sukkah throughout the seven days of Sukkos and he can thus leave his Sukkah and dwell in another person’s Sukkah. A borrowed Sukkah:[2] One fulfills his […]
Old Sukkah
A temporary dwelling for the purpose of shade: A. The Sukkah must be made only in order to give shade:1 Just as the clouds of glory were there to give us shade from the sun, similarly the Sukkah is only valid when made in order to only give shade. If […]
