World's Largest Sukkah Built in Jerusalem's Old City

A massive sukkah, measuring 444 square meters and claimed to be the world's largest "Hazon Ish" sukkah, has been erected near the Hurva Synagogue in Jerusalem's Old City. This construction is part of preparations for the Sukkot holiday, anticipating tens of thousands of pilgrims. Alongside the sukkah, a new, expansive observation point overlooking the Temple Mount and the Holy of Holies site has opened from the roof of Yeshivat HaKotel.

The sukkah was built according to strict halachic (Jewish law) standards, supervised by Rabbi Eliyahu Zilberman, and includes amenities like seating areas, refreshment corners, and a family zone. The observation deck is designed to allow pilgrims to fulfill the tradition of viewing the Temple Mount during the festivals. It is fully accessible for people with disabilities and strollers via a dedicated elevator and is free of charge.

This initiative was spearheaded by Knesset Member Meir Porush, with support from the Ministry of Jerusalem and Traditions and the Company for the Development and Reconstruction of the Jewish Quarter. These projects are integrated into the "Mo'adim LeMishpacha" (Holidays for the Family) program, which also features guided tours, the opening of the Hurva Synagogue, Klezmer processions, and Simchat Beit HaShoeva celebrations.

Knesset Member Porush expressed his satisfaction with the new facilities, stating, "We pray that already this coming holiday, we will merit to ascend by these paths to offer a festival sacrifice in the Third Temple." He thanked the directors of the Ministry of Jerusalem and Traditions and the Jewish Quarter Development Company for their cooperation.