The seven days of Sukkot—celebrated by dwelling in the sukkah, taking the Four Kinds, and rejoicing—are followed by Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah (October 2–4).

Sukkot—when we expose ourselves to the elements in greenery-covered huts—commemorates G-d sheltering our ancestors as they traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land. The Four Kinds express our unity and our belief in G-d's omnipresence. Coming after the solemn High Holidays, Sukkot is a time of joy and happiness.

The first two days (or one day in Israel) are Yom Tov, when work is forbidden, candles are lit in the evening, and festive meals are preceded with Kiddush and include challah dipped in honey. The remaining days are known as Chol Hamoed, when many holiday traditions continue while most forms of work are permitted.

Read more about Sukkot.