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October 14, 2022

Why the Modern Sukkah Needs Wireless Internet

A halakhic requirement for the work-from-home era.

"Dwell in booths [Hebrew, sukkot] seven days; all that are Israelites born shall dwell in booths.” The Talmud understands this commandment as requiring that one eat and conduct everyday activities in this hut-like structure. Gil Student explores a modern-day implication of this requirement:

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October 14, 2022

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  4. The Transatlantic Debate over How to Translate the Poetry of Holiday Prayers

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  5. Why the Modern Sukkah Needs Wireless Internet

    A halakhic requirement for the work-from-home era.