Jewish Holidays

In the human realm, Torah study waxes and wanes. We are currently living through a renaissance of Torah study and therefore have particular reason to celebrate Simhat Torah.

The Siddur reminds us not just of the things we want, but of the things we should want. Perhaps most importantly, it gives us a reason to connect with God during our busy lives. 

So how do we celebrate a covenant with God? How do we express the joy and the privilege of being Jewish? What is the right way to celebrate our love of God? The Jewish nation has the answer.

May we open our sukkot, our homes, and our hearts to those on the outside – whomever they may be.

When we sit out in our sukkot this year, may we dedicate ourselves to building this sukkah, and widening it to encompass us all.

How are etrogim picked out and inspected in Morocco?

Pilgrimages to the Temple Mount were a central aspect of Sukkot in biblical times. Discoveries along the pilgrimage road in Jerusalem’s City of David shed light on this oft-forgotten custom

This imaginative piece of writing explores the desire to awaken in each person the feeling and power of kavanah, sincere intention in prayer and in life.

Despite the obvious hierarchy among the four elements, they are all included in one arrangement, thereby modeling the ideal of an inclusive society.

I’m looking forward to another Sukkot in Jerusalem where you can buy your lulav and etrog on the street in front of your home and build your sukkah on the mirpeset (balcony/patio) of your apartment.