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

Jerusalem's Old City is hosting the world's largest sukkah, a temporary structure erected for the Sukkot holiday, covering 444 square meters in the plaza of the historic Hurva Synagogue. The "Hazon Ish" sukkah, built according to strict Jewish law, offers comfortable seating, refreshments, and a dedicated family area. It is open to the public throughout the intermediate days of Sukkot.

This initiative is part of the "Moedim LeMishpacha" (Holidays for the Family) project by the Ministry of Jerusalem and Tradition, aimed at accommodating the tens of thousands of pilgrims visiting the Western Wall and the Jewish Quarter. The project also includes the opening of a new, spacious observation deck atop the Kotel Yeshiva, providing free, unobstructed views of the Temple Mount. This deck is accessible via elevator, ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities and families with strollers.

Additional Sukkot activities in the Jewish Quarter include guided tours of the "Priestly Courtyard" neighborhood, water stations, directional signage, Klezmer music processions, and "Simchat Beit HaShoeva" celebrations. The Hurva Synagogue itself is also open to the public free of charge. Shimon Album, Director General of the Ministry of Jerusalem and Tradition, stated that the ministry has significantly expanded the "Moedim LeMishpacha" project this year with an unprecedented investment to meet the needs of visitors, encouraging everyone to visit comfortably and joyfully.