The sukkah must be exposed to open sky because it must be able to provide functional shade to represent the protection similar huts gave Jews in the wilderness. [4] X Trustworthy Source Chabad. org Online resource for information related to Chabad-Lubavitch and Jewish culture Go to source Functional shade means that the sukkah’s roof will block most sunlight, but let some shine through to make a person aware of the shade. If you do not have a yard, you can build a sukkah on a balcony (as long as it is not covered by another balcony). [5] X Research source

These size specifications are determined by traditional Jewish law to ensure that the sukkah is large enough to serve the basic functions of a dwelling: eating and sleeping. [9] X Trustworthy Source Chabad. org Online resource for information related to Chabad-Lubavitch and Jewish culture Go to source You can make a sukkah that is larger than the minimum if you want to have room for more people in it, or space for other activities.

Stretch canvas, sheets, or plastic around metal poles. [15] X Research source Build simple walls of planks of wood Stack cinder blocks Use an existing wall of your home as a portion of the sukkah and build other walls out of materials to complete it. [16] X Research source

Bamboo Evergreen branches Reeds Corn stalks Straw Special schechach mats (these must be designed and intended specifically for serving as the roof of a sukkah)[22] X Research source

According to tradition, you should eat at least your meals (if not all snacks) in the sukkah during Sukkot. [27] X Trustworthy Source Chabad. org Online resource for information related to Chabad-Lubavitch and Jewish culture Go to source You can sleep in the sukkah if you want, but you do not have to if it is uncomfortable (too hot, too cold, wet, etc. ) or inconvenient. [28] X Trustworthy Source Chabad. org Online resource for information related to Chabad-Lubavitch and Jewish culture Go to source The sukkah is a symbolic dwelling, so you can also use it for other activities you would normally do in your home, such as working, talking with friends and family, reading a book, etc. [29] X Trustworthy Source Chabad. org Online resource for information related to Chabad-Lubavitch and Jewish culture Go to source