What if it rains on the first night of Sukkot?
Opinions differ whether one is obligated to eat in the Sukkah despite the rain. On one hand, there is a parallel to the first night of Pesach when one is obligated to eat matzah in any event, but on the other hand there is usually no mitzvah to sit in the Sukkah when it rains. Therefore, one should wait an hour or two in the hope that the rain will stop in order to eat in the Sukkah and fulfill the mitzvah properly. 27. In which situations is one exempt from the mitzvah of Sukkah? There are several types of situations in which a person is exempt: • discomfort • sickness • preoccupation with other mitzvot • travel 28. What constitutes discomfort? This means that the conditions in the Sukkah are causing him discomfort and he will gain relief by leaving the Sukkah. If in the same circumstances he would leave the house, he is then permitted to leave the Sukkah. A person is exempt in the following situations: • The Sukkah is too hot or too cold. If one can easily dress more warmly or heat t
