Sleeping in the Sukkah During Noise
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Question
If someone cannot stay in the sukkah due to outside noise, is this considered a state of distress? Thank you
Answer
Shalom Rav,
A sukkah built in a place with constant noise, where it is impossible to sleep, such as near a banquet hall, is considered invalid even when there is no noise.
If the noise near the sukkah is temporary and so loud that one would choose to sleep in another room at home, one is exempt from sleeping in the sukkah.
If it is possible to block one's ears with earplugs or something similar, one should do so.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Siman 640, סעיף 4.