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Sukkot Guide 2021
The Jewish citizens of Israel will celebrate Sukkot, which was also held this year in parallel with the outbreak of the corona virus.
How will public transport operate, what restrictions have been imposed and how will the security forces be deployed?
Everything you need to know before the holiday
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Yaki Adamkar
Monday, 20 September 2021, 12:36 Updated: 12:39
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Millions of Jews across the country will begin celebrating Sukkot today (Monday), the 14th of Tishrei.
After last year was marked today under the restrictions of the general closure, the holiday of Sukkot 5722 also applies in parallel with the wave of morbidity in Corona, but with much more moderate restrictions. All the details - in the guide in front of you.
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When does the holiday come and go?
Jerusalem
Holiday entry: 18:03
Holiday departure: 19:13
Tel Aviv
Holiday entry: 18:18
Holiday departure: 19:15
Beer Sheva
Holiday entry: 18:20
Holiday departure: 19:17
Haifa
Holiday entry: 18:09
Holiday departure: 19:15
What are you celebrating?
The holiday of Sukkot is the third of the three customs, during which the mitzvah of sitting in the sukkah is observed.
The first day of Sukkot, which will be celebrated starting in the evening, is "Yom Tov" and is followed by six weekdays.
At the end of the holiday, on the 22nd of Tishrei, there is a Shemini Atzeret, which is a separate holiday, and there is no longer an obligation to sit in the sukkah. In the reading of the Torah from the beginning, with Parshas Bereishit
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On the holiday of Sukkot, Jews usually sit in the sukkah and entertain in it, a custom known as "Ushpizin."
Apart from sitting in the sukkah, the most popular mitzvah on Sukkot is the mitzvah of taking the four species: lulav, etrog, myrtle and willow.
Are there any restrictions?
As every year, the Western Wall plaza prepares for the traditional Priests' Blessing and a pilgrimage from around the country during the week of Sukkot, this year while adhering to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health in light of dealing with the corona virus.
According to the outline formulated by the Corona Cabinet, arrival at the Western Wall during the holiday will be possible for the general public without a green sign.
Ministry of Health guidelines for the Tishrei holidays (Photo: Official website, Ministry of Health)
In order to meet the expectation of a large public reaching the special status of the Priests' Blessing, it was decided that this year it would be split into two different classes: on Wednesday, the first day of the week of Sukkot, and on the following Thursday.
These classes will be held day after day in order to prevent overcrowding.
Entry during the Priests' Blessing will be restricted to the prayer complexes.
The Western Wall is also preparing for second rounds.
How will public transportation work?
Israel Railways has announced that it will increase train traffic ahead of the Tishrei holidays. On the eve of Sukkot and Simchat Torah (Monday, September 27), the trains will operate in an increased Friday format, on the lines Beer Sheva-Herzliya, Beit Shemesh-Tel Aviv Savidor Center, Beit She'an-Haifa Hof Hacarmel, Carmiel-Haifa Hof Hacarmel, and Dimona- Beer Sheva North University. On the eve of Sukkot, a dedicated line will be operated between Nahariya-Haifa-Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion Airport. The line will stop at Acre, Kiryat Motzkin, Kiryat Haim, Hutsot Hamifratz, Central Bay, Haifa Merkaz Hashmona, Haifa Bat Galim, Haifa Hof Hacarmel, Atlit, Binyamina, Caesarea Pardes Hanna, Hadera West, Netanya, Netanya Sapir, Beit Yehoshua, Herzliya, And all Tel Aviv stations.
On the eve of Simchat Torah, a free shuttle system will be operated between Tel Aviv Savidor Center and Haifa Hof Hacarmel stations, in both directions, between 08:00 in the morning and 14:00 in the afternoon, once every 30 minutes. In addition, taxi services will be provided to people with Disability, by booking a trip in advance, via the train website or call center: 5770 *.
During the week of Sukkot, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays (September 22-26), two more trains will operate between Tel Aviv and Haifa at noon: a train from Haifa Central Hashmona to the Tel Aviv Haganah station via Haifa, Atlit, Binyamina, Caesarea Pardes Hanna, Hadera stations. Netanya and Herzliya; and a direct train from Tel Aviv to Haifa.
On the evening of Sukkot (Wednesday, September 21) and Simchat Torah (Tuesday, September 28), the trains will operate according to the schedules of Saturday evening, on the lines Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon-Herzliya, Beer Sheva-Herzliya, Beit Shemesh-Tel Aviv Savidor Center, Beit She'an Haifa Hof Hacarmel, Carmiel-Carmel beach in Haifa, Nahariya-Haifa and the Carmel beach.
these days will also be a free shuttle system between stations in Tel Aviv and Haifa Savidor Carmel beach, in both directions between the hours of 21:00 to 23: 30 at night, once every 30 minutes.
In addition, service will be provided by taxi for people with disabilities, by booking a ride in advance, via the train website or the 5770 * call center.
How will the security forces be organized?
The defense establishment is preparing for Sukkot, and announced that a closure will be imposed on the territories today (Monday), starting at 4:00 p.m.
The opening of the crossings and the removal of the closure will take place at midnight on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, subject to a situation assessment.
IDF sources stressed that due to the large number of travelers during the Sukkot holiday throughout Judea and Samaria - and the expected friction between Israelis and Palestinians - the IDF is raising the level of vigilance and preparedness for fear of terrorist attacks by individual terrorists and organized infrastructure.
To this end, the Judea and Samaria Division will be reinforced with combat forces.
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