3. Burnt Wood

The 6,000 pounds of burnt wood used in this sukkah were carefully selected and hand-scorched by the artist, symbolizing the fragility of life and the devastation of loss. The wood evokes the recent destruction of hundreds of homes on October 7 and the devastated landscapes of northern Israel due to rocket fire over the past year. By burning the wood using a process derived from the Japanese tradition of shou sugi ban, the charred wood becomes preserved and protected from the elements. This wood, therefore, is not just a relic of devastation, but also a testament to resilience—the beginning of a story that will continue to unfold.