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 […]
Days between Yom Kippur and Sukkos
Days between Yom Kippur and Sukkos: Tachanun: The days between Yom Kippur and Sukkos are days of joy, commemorating the sanctification of the tabernacle. Due to this Tachanun is not recited.[1] From after Yom Kippur until the beginning of the month of Cheshvan Tachanun is omitted.[2] G-d’s Name: The day […]
Waking up early the day after Yom Kippur
Wake up early for Shul:[1] On the day after Yom Kippur one is to awaken early for Davening. [1] Admur 624:14 Bookmark
Building the Sukkah
Building the Sukkah: On Motzei Yom Kippur one begins building the Sukkah, [or at least talking about building it[1]], in order to leave one Mitzvah and enter to another Mitzvah.[2] To build the Sukkah the day after Yom Kippur:[3] It is a Mitzvah to build the entire Sukkah immediately the […]
Motzei Yom Kippur festivities
Motzei Yom Kippur festivities: Publicizing the greatness of the time:[1] Motzei Yom Kippur is a slight Yom Tov. Being that this Yom Tov is not very well known, it was therefore instituted to blow the Shofar one time at the conclusion of Yom Kippur, to remind the masses of the […]
Havdala of Motzei Yom Kippur
Havdala:[1] Besamim:[2] Havdala is said without Besamim. In the event that Yom Kippur falls on Shabbos the blessing over Besamim is recited in Havdala as usual. [See footnote for the custom of Sefaradim[3]] Havdala candle:[4] On Motzei Yom Kippur the blessing of mi’orei ha’esh may only be said over a […]
