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Sukkot Q&A

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		Why can't I use a lemon instead of an etrog? By Menachem Posner When the Torah tells us to take a beautiful fruit, the only possible candidate is the etrog... 3 Comments



		Do I have to sleep in the sukkah? By Menachem Posner It appears that that at least since the 13th century the common practice is to sleep indoors... 14 Comments



		Is it acceptable to use corn stalks to cover a Sukkah? By Eliezer Posner The sukkah covering must provide enough cover so that when the sun is shining overhead there is more shade than sun in the sukkah...



		Why is Sukkot celebrated in the autumn? By Naftali Silberberg After filling the storehouses with the summer harvest, a person might feel confident about his financial situation, and forget the Creator who supplied him with all this material wealth. 1 Comment