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 […]
Mitzvah of dwelling
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 […]
