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Sep 28
Succos 5771…Torn Between
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Succos 5771…Torn Between Jack found himself stranded in traffic on the eve of the Succos holiday and realized that he would not make it to his planned destination before the holiday began. His saving grace was that he had friends nearby who could possibly host him for the holiday. He called one of his friends …
Sep 28
Succos 5772 Message and Tribute
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Succos 5772 Message and Tribute When the Torah commands us to take and wave the four special species on the Holiday of Succos, the Torah states, “You shall take on the first day, a beautiful fruit – Esrog etc.” The Talmud wonders, why does the Torah refer to the beginning of Succos as the first …
Sep 28
Succos 5773 – Invisible Visitors
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(Torah Portion Ha’Azinu) Invisible Visitors Less than a week after experiencing a spiritually inspiring and uplifting Yom Kippur, we celebrate the Holiday of Succos. Our joyful spirit on Succos indicates the confidence we have that we were atoned for and inscribed in the Book of Life. In this week’s portion, the Torah describes many ways …
Sep 28
Succos 5774 Joyful, Upbeat and Inspiring
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Succos 5774 Joyful, Upbeat and Inspiring The Holiday of Succos is saturated with Mitzvos. Standing foremost are the Mitzvah of taking and waving the four species – the Lulav, Esrog, Hadassim and Aravos, and the Mitzvah of dwelling in a Succah. There is an entire tractate of the Talmud – our Oral Law – dedicated …
Sep 28
Succos 5775 – Finding Joy
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Finding Joy! Everyone hopes for happiness in their lives, and everyone seeks to find happiness in their unique and distinct way. King David in Psalms tells us, “Serve G-d with Simcha – gladness, come before Him with joyous song.” We see that happiness is a key element and ingredient in serving G-d. How can this …
Sep 28
Succos 5776
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The Holiday of Succos is celebrated by dwelling in a Succah – a booth constructed of four walls with a roof of natural materials, such as detached branches, leaves and bamboo. We are only protected with this simple covering in order that we reflect for an entire week that just as G-d protected our ancestors while …
Sep 28
Succos 5776 – Seven Guests
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Seven Guests The Holiday of Succos is celebrated by dwelling in a Succah – a booth constructed of four walls with a roof of natural materials, such as detached branches, leaves and bamboo. We are only protected with this simple covering in order that we reflect for an entire week that just as G-d protected …
Sep 28
Succos Brochure
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Jewish Heritage Connection Succos Brochure From Rabbi Dovid Saks 14 Tishrei 5773 – September 29, 2012 The Holiday of Succos: October 1st – October 9th Five days after Yom Kippur we celebrate the Holiday of Succos. During these seven days, we eat (some even sleep) in a Succah. A Succah is constructed of four walls …
Sep 27
Rosh Hashana 5771 “Blowing Satan Away!”
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Rosh Hashana 5771 “Blowing Satan Away!” The Medrash relates a fascinating dialogue that takes place between the Almighty and His ministering angels: At times, the Almighty informs the angels to be ready to judge the people the next day, for it will be Rosh Hashana. However, the next day when the angels arrive at the …
Sep 27
Rosh Hashana 5772 “Internal Peace Plan”
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Rosh Hashana 5772 “Internal Peace Plan” The following thought occurred to me the other day. We pray, hope and yearn for peace; peace at home, peace amongst family and friends, peace in the community, peace in our country, peace to reign in the entire world and of course peace in the Land of Israel. Yes, …
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