Using an Overhang as a Succah

Using an Overhang as a Succah Day: Friday Date: September 11, 2015 Parshat: Netzavim Yalkut Yosef: O"H 635/636 In order for a Succah to be kosher it does not need to have been made specifically to be a Succah. However it does at least need to have been made for the purpose of providing shade. A Succah that was made more than thirty days before Succot is not automatically considered to have been made for the purpose of a being Succah. Even though, as mentioned above, such a Succah is kosher, it is best to add something special for the holiday. A Succah that was made within thirty days of Succot is automatically considered to have been made for Succot and nothing further is needed. A Succah that was made specifically for Succot does not need anything new to be done to it even if it was made for a previous year. Therefore, a Succah that stays standing from year to year, or an overhang that had scach put on it for Succot a previous year may be used for Succot with no changes. DSH is brought to you in memory of Rabbi Mordechai ben Daniel. Please visit us online at sephardichalacha.org