What materials are valid for the walls of a sukkah?
Synopsis
Any material is valid for sukkah walls — there is no restriction on material type, susceptibility to impurity, or growing from the ground. The impurity/growth restrictions apply only to s'chach.
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How can a sukkah with only two walls in an L-shape (gamma shape) be made valid?
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How can a sukkah with two parallel walls (facing each other, open on sides) be made valid?
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Can sukkah walls with many openings/breaches remain valid?
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Can sukkah walls be made from living animals?
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Can another person be used as a sukkah wall on Yom Tov?
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Can sukkah walls be made of sheets without poles?
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