Religious holidays Israel

World’s largest sukkah in Jerusalem. Photo by Arnon Bossani

September 26, 11:12 am

Jerusalem City Hall plaza boasts world’s largest sukkah

The four species for Sukkot. Photo by JacZia via Shutterstock.com

September 26, 7:17 am

The Israeli family farming the four species for Sukkot

Samaritans celebrating Sukkot on Mount Gerizim in Israel. Photo by Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90

September 7, 8:22 am

9 High Holidays experiences not to miss in Israel

Getting the table ready for a large family celebration dinner on Rosh Hashana. Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90

September 3, 8:04 am

Celebrating the High Holidays in Israel: A resource guide

Christian pilgrims take part in the traditional Palm Sunday procession on the Mount of Olives, Sunday, April 2, 2023. Photo by Erik Marmor/Flash90

April 4, 9:38 am

60,000 tourists expected in Israel for Passover and Easter

Matzah is the central food of Passover. Photo by Katarzyna Hurova via Shutterstock.com

March 30, 8:24 am

10 things you didn’t know about Passover

Sukkot, with their vegetation roofs and fluttering walls, present the perfect opportunity to practice a little environmental awareness. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

September 14 2021, 8:40 am

9 ways to celebrate an eco-friendly Sukkot

Smileys on Habima Square in Tel Aviv. Photo by Miriam Alster/FLASH90

February 25 2021, 9:43 am

Tales from the heart: 8 things that surprised me about Israel

One way or another, the holidays are all about food. Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90

September 23 2019, 7:18 am

How to celebrate Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and Sukkot like a true Israeli

Young Israelis celebrate Purim at Mahane Yehuda in Jerusalem Photo by Hadas Parush/Flash90

March 14 2019, 10:16 am

10 wild ways to celebrate Purim in Israel