MishTok

Must one sleep in the sukkah?

SukkotSitting in the Sukkah

Synopsis

Sleeping in the sukkah is required by the Mechaber. The Rema adds this. However, for Ashkenazim there is a widespread practice not to sleep in the sukkah in cold climates, relying on the mitzta'er (uncomfortable person) exemption.

Shulchan Aruch OC 639:1Aruch HaShulchan OC 639
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