Sukkot · Orach Chaim 626

Sukkah Height Requirements

7 questions · 15 opinions

Is a Sukkah built underneath a tree valid, and what conditions must be met regarding the tree's shadow relative to the Sukkah's sunlit area?

5 opinions across 2 eras

Is a Sukkah built underneath a house roof valid, and must the roof be removed or opened before placing schach?

5 opinions across 2 eras

If hinged doors or coverings are affixed to the roof permanently via pegs or nails, may they be removed on Yom Tov to validate a Sukkah?

1 opinions

Hinged Roof Openings

May one sit in the Sukkah while the roof is open or partially open?

1 opinions

Roof Opening Requirements

If one makes a Sukkah underneath the beams or supports of a house (even if the roof is removed), is the Sukkah valid?

1 opinions

Overhead Structural Beams

Does the principle of two layers of schach apply if one layer is under a tree or roof and a second valid schach layer is above it?

1 opinions

Multiple Schach Layers

If one extends supporting poles or rods from the schach up to attach to overhead house beams, does this create an invalid two-schach-layer situation?

1 opinions

Pole Support Methods