Sukkot
An anti-Zionist Jewish group constructs a "Gaza solidarity sukkah" on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, for the holiday of Sukkot, 2024. (Courtesy of Jewish Voice for Peace)
November 3, 2024, 11:30 am
How ‘Gaza solidarity sukkahs’ became a flashpoint for debates about anti-Zionist Jewish observance
Jewish students, many aligned with JVP, built structures for Sukkot that also served as protests against Israel.
By Andrew Lapin
October 23, 2024, 10:34 am
Chronicle poll results: Sleeping in a sukkah
We asked our readers if they have ever slept in a sukkah. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
October 15, 2024, 3:45 pm
Chronicle poll question
Have you ever slept in a sukkah?
Plenty of space for young Jewish leaders. (Photo courtesy of Chabad House on Campus)
October 6, 2024, 7:36 am
Sukkot on campus arriving with joy, concern and preparation
'We cannot lose focus on the joy and celebration of Sukkot, of being in community and celebrating our Judaism'
By Adam Reinherz
(Photo by PhotoMIX Company via Pexels)
September 9, 2024, 2:09 pm
Kosher wines to complement the fall holidays
Here are suggestions for richer, fuller-bodied wines that pair well with hearty fall foods and Jewish holidays like Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot and Simchat Torah.
By Uriel Marcovitz
Sukkah (Photo by beth h via Flickr at https://rb.gy/yo9ha)
September 28, 2023, 8:23 pm
The Jewish holiday that reminds me of my conversion
I have the privilege of being uber-Jewish because my complex Jewish experience is inherently filled with lots of navel gazing.
By Winnie Hahn
Steps in rolling sweet and sour cabbage (Photos by Jessica Grann)
September 26, 2023, 2:13 pm
Sweet and sour cabbage for Sukkot
Stuffed cabbage is typically plated with two rolls per plate, which represent a Torah scroll — that’s why this is such a cute dish to serve on Sukkot or Simchat Torah.
By Jessica Grann
Sukkah at night. Photo via iStock-471207521
September 26, 2023, 12:13 pm
Lessons of Sukkot shared by Pittsburgh’s clergy and educators
How a hut can offer insights this season
By Adam Reinherz
Ancient Jerusalem, model (Image by Svetlana from Pixabay)
October 12, 2022, 11:23 am
The ancient Jewish practice of hakhel gets a 21st-century revival
The ritual is still inspiring Jews around the world to gather together.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Etrog flowers are aromatic. (Photo by Andrea Siege)
October 6, 2022, 10:09 pm
An etrog doesn’t quite make a meal, but it’s more than just a pretty fragrance
Etrog soda, jam, and even vodka — there are lots of uses for the holiday staple.
By Andrea F. Siegel
Photo by Avital Pinnick at flickr.com/photos/14028151@N04/3978972801
October 3, 2022, 8:20 am
Communal sukkahs available for public use — but you may want to call first
No sukkah? No worries. Throughout Pittsburgh there are booths to be used
By Adam Reinherz
Yaakov Rothberg, owner of Esrogei California, who helps Lindcove Ranch with marketing (Photo by David Karp)
October 6, 2021, 11:26 am
Formidable fruits: Squeezing the most out of etrogim
Jews are turning to creative epicurean ventures to make the most of the citrus following Sukkot.
By Sasha Rogelberg
Sukkah at night. Photo via iStock-471207521
September 20, 2021, 6:33 pm
Anonymous donor provides free sukkah-building kits to 10 Pittsburgh families
The only requirement for those who receive the kits? The Jewish families must invite guests to eat in their sukkah each year.
By Justin Vellucci
The view from Andy Reibach’s sukkah where he will be welcoming guests this year. Photo by Andy Reibach.
September 14, 2021, 9:33 am
Jewish Pittsburghers ready to welcome guests to their sukkahs
Celebrations continue despite delta variant and lingering COVID
By David Rullo
Gluten-free pumpkin cake (Photo by Jessica Grann)
September 13, 2021, 9:24 am
Gluten-free pumpkin cake for Sukkot
This moist cake can be mixed in one bowl in five minutes.
By Jessica Grann
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