7 days of Sukkot in Israel: Check out what’s available to do and see

The Feast of Booths or Tabernacles, also known as the holiday of Sukkot, is considered the biggest festival in Israel. The holiday runs for seven days, and there is a lot of time for one to see everything the country offers. You get a lot of optio...

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You can begin your trip with a visit to the 38th Haifa Film Festival, which is held during Sukkot. This year it will happen from October 8 to October 17 and will have the 50 latest films and a couple of TV series. "Don't Worry, Darling" will open the event this year.

The movie is a psychological thriller and stars Olivia Wilde, Gemma Chan, Chris Pine, Harry Styles, and Florence Pugh. It is set in the 1950s and revolves around a homemaker that lives in a planned community. You will get to see many Israeli movies in the feature film competition this time, and the competition often has future Ophir Award winners.

We want you to check out "Virginity," which is about Arava, a teenager. The movie is a coming-of-age drama by Maor Zaguri.


Israel to scrap COVID passport system as omicron wanes
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Israel's prime minister says the country's coronavirus vaccination ``green pass'' system will be suspended as new daily cases of COVID-19 continue to decline.

Israel's prime minister says the country's coronavirus vaccination ``green pass'' system will be suspended as new daily cases of COVID-19 continue to decline.

Naftali Bennett said Thursday after meeting with health officials that Israel's omicron wave ``has been broken'' and that additional reductions in coronavirus restrictions were forthcoming.

Naftali Bennett said Thursday after meeting with health officials that Israel's omicron wave ``has been broken'' and that additional reductions in coronavirus restrictions were forthcoming.

The Green Pass, Israel's digital vaccination passport, limited entry to indoor venues and large gatherings to people who had recovered from coronavirus or received at least three doses of the vaccine.

The Green Pass, Israel's digital vaccination passport, limited entry to indoor venues and large gatherings to people who had recovered from coronavirus or received at least three doses of the vaccine

Although new infections remain high, Israel's health ministry has reported a steady decline in serious cases of COVID-19 since the peak of the country's omicron wave earlier in February.

Although new infections remain high, Israel's health ministry has reported a steady decline in serious cases of COVID-19 since the peak of the country's omicron wave earlier in February.

Israel raced out of the gate last year to vaccinate most of its adult population after striking a deal with Pfizer to trade medical data in exchange for a steady supply of doses. Around 48% of Israel's 9.4 million people have received three doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine since the country began rolling out immunizations in late 2020. Over 72% of the country has received at least one dose.

At least 9,710 people in Israel have died from coronavirus since the start of the pandemic two years ago.

Israel raced out of the gate last year to vaccinate most of its adult population after striking a deal with Pfizer to trade medical data in exchange for a steady supply of doses. Around 48% of Israel..
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There are coffee festivals namely Tafadalu, and music festivals which are around October 11-13 at the Holon Theater. One can also visit Jerusalem City Hall which has a room for 650 guests.


FAQs

Q1. What is the holiday of Sukkot?
A1. The Feast of Booths or Tabernacles, also known as the holiday of Sukkot, is considered the biggest festival in Israel. The holiday runs for seven days. It is arguably the world's biggest Sukkah.
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Q2. What is the highly anticipated movie, "Don't Worry, Darling," about?
A2. The movie is a psychological thriller and stars Olivia Wilde, Gemma Chan, Chris Pine, Harry Styles, and Florence Pugh. It is set in the 1950s and revolves around a homemaker that lives in a planned community.
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