Sukkot 5769 - October 13, 2008 |
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Getting Beyond Our Comfort Zones
By Baruch Epstein
Judaism is forward thinking, eager to embrace innovation and fresh perspective. So why are we abandoning our homes and living in thatched huts, as we did 3400 years ago? |
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What Is Sukkot?
The Sukkah, the Four Kinds, the "Water-Drawing Celebrations," the meaning of unity, the dynamics of joy, the Kabbalah of the willow -- explored via dozens of essays, insights, readings and stories |
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The Multiculturalism Debate
By Naftali Silberberg
Does Jewish unity allow for diversity? The pros and cons of multiculturalism are reflected in the two primary mitzvot of Sukkot -- taking the Four Kinds and dwelling in the sukkah. |
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It Takes All Kinds
By Yanki Tauber
The etrog says: "I am perfect." The lulav says: "Knowledge is everything." The hadas says "Action is the most important thing." The aravah says: "I am nothing." These are things we all need to say, at least once in a while. |
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United We Stand
By Batya (Schochet) Lisker
They were coming. Tens of thousands of them, all ages and nationalities, a spectacular ocean of humanity flowing through the gates of the Old City... |
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The Unpopular Tzaddik
By Yerachmiel Tilles
Rabbi Pinchas raised his eyes. There stood the first of the Ushpizin--the honored guest for the first night of the festival--outside the door of his sukkah... |
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Life's Fall-outs
By Chana Weisberg
Don't we all fall? And don't we yearn for an empathetic embrace, a hug or a word of encouragement? |
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Holiday Wars
By Tzippora Price
The holiday passed in a haze of bickering.The 'Who's going to win Mommy's attention' game continued in full-swing. My children's constant bickering is driving me crazy, and making the holiday season into a nightmare. I can't wait for them to go back to school. |
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Warning: Marriage is Hard
By Sara Chana Radcliffe
Your spouse is "human imperfection personified." So are you, but that probably doesn't bother you that much.Help your spouse to improve but most of all, help YOURSELF to deal with it. |
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The Road Back Home
By L.G.
I would always see her behavior as unkind, insensitive and truly narcissistic, and she would even admit to this and say that she can't change. So, round and round we'd go... |
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Arab-Induced Riots Shatter Yom Kippur Calm in Northern Israel
By Tamar Runyan and Joshua Runyan
Residents of Akko, Israel, remained on edge Friday after Yom Kippur riots injured eight people. Some 50 people were stuck at the local Chabad House after the holiday, reciting Psalms for their safety. |
