Ask the Rabbi
- Shabbat and Holidays
- Yom Tov
- Second Day of Yom Tov
Question
I live in Israel and want to visit my family for Sukkot, iy"h. My family does not live religious. Can I keep only one day of the holiday or do I have to keep also the second day of the Diaspora?
Answer
You must not desecrate the second day.
Second Day Shavuot travel from Israel
Various Rabbis | Nisan 29, 5768
One day yontev in Israel
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Tishrei 13, 5786
Visitor to Israel flying on second day chag
Rabbi David Sperling | Sivan 3, 5782
