Sukkah Decorations

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What do you decorate a sukkah with?

The most popular choices are wall panels and posters, pictures of the Kosel and Yerushalayim, Ushpizin art, hanging fruit and lanterns. Feldart's panels show the Kosel, Kever Rochel, Mearas Hamachpela and the Jerusalem Arch, and the Royal Blue series adds Ushpizin, Netilas Lulav and dancing designs.

Why do people decorate their sukkah?

Decorating the sukkah is part of hiddur mitzvah, beautifying a mitzvah. For seven days the sukkah is treated as your home, so families make it a place they are proud to eat, sing and host guests in.

Can you take down sukkah decorations during Yom Tov?

Decorations hung for the sukkah are generally considered set aside for the mitzvah, so the common practice is not to take them down or use them for anything else until Sukkos is over. Ask your rav about your family's practice.

Which sukkah decorations hold up best outdoors?

Rigid PVC board panels keep their shape and stand up better to wind and damp nights, while vinyl posters are lighter and roll up for storage. Feldart's panels measure 15.75" x 23.75" and come in both versions. Store them flat and dry after Yom Tov and they will last for years.

What colors are traditional for Sukkos decor?

There is no required color. Greens, golds and harvest tones echo the four species, and royal blue and white are a favorite for a Yerushalayim look. Feldart's Royal Blue series is designed to hang together as a coordinated set.

What colors are traditional for Sukkos decor?

There is no required color. Greens, golds and harvest tones echo the four species, and royal blue and white are a favorite for a Yerushalayim look. Feldart's Royal Blue series is designed to hang together as a coordinated set.