The definition of dwelling:[1] The Sages stated that the mitzvah of Sukkah is to make one’s Sukkah his permanent residence and his house temporary for the duration of the festival.[2] This means one must eat, drink, read, learn, socialize, and simply spend time of relaxation [i.e. “Yitayel”] within the Sukkah […]
The Sukkah furniture-Table in Sukkah
10. The Sukkah furniture-Table in Sukkah:[1] One may not eat in a Sukkah with the table outside the Sukkah. This applies even if the Sukkah is very large. One who does so is considered as if he ate outside the Sukkah.[2] Q&A May part of the table be inside […]
Who is obligated
Who is obligated to live in a Sukkah? Women: Women are exempt from dwelling in the Sukkah as it is a time bound Mitzvah.[1] However if they desire to dwell in the Sukkah they may do so even with a blessing. However a man may not repeat the blessing of […]
The Dimensions of a Sukkah-Height, width and length
6. The dimensions of the Sukkah: A. The height: Minimum height:[1] The Sukkah must have minimum height of 10 Tefachim [82 cm.[2]]. If its height is less than ten Tefach high, it is invalid. The height is measured from the floor of the Sukkah until the Sechach. Even if decorations […]
The intention that one must have upon dwelling in the Sukkah
The Kavana when dwelling in the Sukkah: The reason behind the Mitzvah of Sukkah:[1] The verse[2] states that the reason Hashem commanded us to dwell in a Sukkah for seven days is in order so our future generations remember that G-d settled the Jewish people in Sukkos when he took […]
Who may build the Sukkah-Sukkas Ganbach
Who may build the Sukkah-Sukkas Ganbach:[1] The general law: A Sukkah that was built by the people included in the Roshei Teivos [initials] of Ganbach, is valid, even though these people do not build their Sukkah for the purpose of the Mitzvah, but rather for shade. It is valid even […]
Taking apart on Chol Hamoed
May one take apart his Sukkah during Chol Hamoed? This matter is disputed in Poskim. Some Poskim[1] rule it is forbidden to take apart a Sukkah during Chol Hamoed even if one desires to erect it in a different area as by doing so one is nullifying its holiness. Other […]
When to build the Sukkah-Ideal time and Bedieved
When to build the Sukkah: The ideal time: Motzei Yom Kippur:[1] On Motzei Yom Kippur one begins building the Sukkah, [or at least talking about building it[2]], in order to leave one Mitzvah and enter to another Mitzvah. To build the Sukkah the day after Yom Kippur:[3] It is a […]
The purpose of the Mitzvah of Sukkah and why G-d commanded us the Mitzvah
The reason for why G-d commanded us to build a Sukkah:[1] The verse[2] states that we are to dwell in a Sukkah for seven days in order so our future generations remember that G-d settled the Jewish people in Sukkos when he took them out of Egypt. The term Sukkos […]
Checklist
Checklist of Steps to building a Kosher Sukkah: Verify the area you desire to build the Sukkah does not contain any obstructions which will hover over the Sechach of the Sukkah. First build at least three complete walls that are ten Tefach high and within three Tefach from the […]
