Time to Build the Sukkah

One of the highlights of the year for our family is Sukkos. The project of building the Sukkah is the first task on hand, which entails erecting a temporary dwelling to dine on during the days of Sukkos. As we dine each meal in the Sukkah we are reminded of how our ancestors also dined in their temporary dwellings as they traveled to Jerusalem. The dwelling must be covered with natural plant material such as palm fronds... but the covering must not be so complete as to prevent the occupants from seeing the stars up above at night. Inside the sukkah is decorated with pictures and crafts- many which were made by Shmuli.