Sukkot - Commemorating What?
In the midrash we find three explanations for this mitzva.
Sukkot, Emunah & Cherophobia: Solving the Fears of Happiness
Sukkot is the climax of agricultural success, but also brings with it the anxiety & nervousness regarding the upcoming season. The Sukkah represents the clouds which precede the rainy season, & are the time when God judges us regarding rain. Cherophobia is a common problem where happiness & accomplishment are accompanied by fear: After I've achieved my goals, there's a feeling of emptiness- What do I do now?!". Also, we ask like Kohelet, "Why am I still not happy?!". There's also the fear that I may lose or someone will take away what I've achieved. Also the fear "what if people reveal that I'm really not so talented?". Sukkot are termed in kabbala: "The Shade of Emuna", that only God has absolute success, & only He can provide security regarding past & future.
Sukkot stories
"Rabbi Alnekaveh told a story he heard once from an etrog-seller who used to bring Rav Eliyahu etrogim to check: "It is well-known that Rab Eliyahu could look at an etrog for mere seconds and immediately discern its advantages and defects..."
Parashat “Shema” and Parashat “Vehaya Im Shamoa”
Parashiot Shema Israel and Vehaya im shamoa contain the indispensable principles of the special nature of living in the Land of Israel. Therefore, Moshe teaches the people of Israel these Parashiot at the threshold of The Promised Land.
COMPARE AND CONSIDER
Rabbi Stewart Weiss
Daily Times in Jerusalem
26 Adar 5785 | 26/3/2025
- 05:35 Sunrise
- 8:03 Kriyat Shma MGA
- 8:39 Kriyat Shma GRA
- 11:44 Chatzot (Midday)
- 17:59 Sunset
- 18:18 Tzet Hakochavim
Shabbat Pkudei Hachodesh
29 Adar 5785
- 18:20 Candle lighting
- 19:34 End of Shabbat
- 20:14 Rabeinu Tam
Interesting articles
Thoughts on Sukkot
Sukkot is a time for Jewish unity and, in the future, for all nations of the world to come to Zion.
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Rabbi David Sperling
Resistance and giving away the Land of Israel
Rabbi Ari Shvat
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Do Your Part
A lot of work is required to establish something of sanctity. However, it is our obligation to act to accomplish such goals "as Hashem commanded Moshe".
Integrity in Public Life
Our Parashah repeats the process of the building of the Mishkan a few times. What is the reason for this repetition?
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A weekly shiur by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks for the weekly portion "Vayakhel- Pekudei".
daily learning
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Lessons Series
P'ninat Mishpat: Unsuccessful Transfer of Yeshiva – part I
based on ruling 82138 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Adar 5784
P'ninat Mishpat: Upper Property’s Responsibility for Flooding
based on ruling 82008 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Adar 5784
P'ninat Mishpat: Did the Real Estate Agent Remain Relevant?
based on ruling 84031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Adar 5784
P'ninat Mishpat: How Far Does a Lien Go?
based on ruling 83097 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Shevat 5784
Refuting Criticism by the Ridbaz – #311 – part I
Date and Place: 19 Sivan 5670 (1910), Yafo
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Adar 5785
Public Response to Zealous Defense of Rav Kook – #308
Date and Place: 15 Sivan 5670 (1910), Yafo
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Adar 5785
Shemitta Work at Israel National Fund Land – #
Date and Place: 3 Sivan 5670 (1910), Yafo
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Adar 5785
“Rulings” on Philosophical Matters? – #302
Date and Place: 25 Iyar 5670 (1910), Yafo
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Shevat 5785
Practical Tricks How Not to Accept Gossip by Giving the Benefit of the Doubt
Ayn Aya, Shabbat v, 65
Rabbi Ari Shvat | 27 Tevet 5784
"Will Mashiach be More 'Dictator', 'President' or 'Prime Minister'?"
Ayn Aya Shabbat v, 63
Rabbi Ari Shvat | 13 Tevet 5784
Zionism Different than Other Patriotism
Ayn Aya Shabbat v, 62
Rabbi Ari Shvat | 6 Tevet 5784