Be Happy - It's Sukkot!

151
32
Lesson
Text Study

The festival of Sukkot has another name, Zeman Simchateynu, the Time of our Rejoicing. Why is Sukkot associated with joy? In fact, it could be perceived as an uncomfortable holiday. We leave the comfort of our homes and we sit in small, impermanent huts that are exposed to the elements. Where's the joy in that?

Study the lessons of Sukkot in this sheet created by Sefaria’s Learning Department.

 

Show more
View Resources:
Topic
  • Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
  • Jewish Text and Thought
  • Jewish Tradition
  • TaNaKh
Setting
  • After School and Beyond
  • Congregational Learning
  • Day Schools and Yeshivas
  • Family Engagement
  • Teen Engagement

Discover more

Man holding etrog
Collection

An exciting blend of resources to teach the holidays of Sukkot and Simchat Torah.

3922
50
Torah

Jewish text, poetry, and ideas for marking Shmini Atzeret and one year since October 7, 2023.

32
1
Making Peace Spaces

In this resource, you will learn about the practices of unity associated with Sukkot.

53
15