“Tour of the city of Bnei Brak: The City of a Thousand Sukkot”

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Sukkot is a unique time when sukkahs appear in every courtyard, on every street, and even on balconies. These special huts are where observant Jews are supposed to eat, drink, and even sleep throughout the holiday! We will talk about this fascinating tradition and, if possible, even take a look inside one of these huts.

We will also discuss the lives of Bnei Brak’s residents today—Orthodox Jews, or Haredim—including their attitudes toward Israel and Zionism, their rules, laws, and customs. We will discuss whether religious Jews work, whether they are drafted into the army, what kinds of phones they use, and much more.