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London Zoo celebrates Succot with first 'zooccah' structure on its grounds
A joint project between the zoo and South Hampstead Synagogue, the succah has been decorated by children from the local shul
October 2, 2023 15:01
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A joint project between the zoo and South Hampstead Synagogue, the succah has been decorated by children from the local shul
October 2, 2023 15:01London Zoo has marked Succot by building a succah - or "zooccah" - for community members to eat, pray and socialise in.
A joint project between the zoo and South Hampstead Synagogue, the succah, which has been decorated by children from the local shul, opened to the public today.
The zoo-cah is open until Friday October 6 (Photo: ZSL)
The zoo worked with Rabbi Shlomo Levin to ensure the structure is halachically compliant, and has begun welcoming families eager to celebrate the harvest festival surrounded by nature.
