(from a Farbrengen on Sukkos 5774). Short Version. Ideas from Ushpizin: 1) We are meeting the Ushpizin when we walk into Hashem’s space (the Mitzva of Sukka), 2) It is the idea of ‘Panim Chadashos’ (like at Sheva Brachos) to keep the Simcha of Sukkos fresh for seven days, 3) It is a Shmira as…

Talk (5770). Some history stories and insight. Talk (5771). Parnasa. It’s all about faith. Talk (5771). The joy of Sukkos in the Beis Hamikdash is the closest thing to how we serve Hashem in Golus. Teshuva- overcoming obstacles. What is Simchas Basi Hashoaiva (5775/2014). The Gemarah explains what was done with the water in the…

The key themes of Succos are harvest and livelihood. This class delves deeper focusing on the specific practice of Hashaanos (a part of the Succos services in which we beg Hashem to help us). This fast paced class draws on a wide range of sources including Gemara, Rambam, Rashi and the Levush. An intermediate to…

Hakhail year. Part one. Introduction, story lesson and blessings. Part Two. Hakhail, a creation of the Rebbe straight from the times of the Bais HaMikdash. children Yiras hashem, like Har sinai. An entire year. Part Three. Sukkos provides the basis for two big ideas that we need always: joy and Unity. Joy and especially (the…

1. Oim Ani Choma. Oim Ani Choma, Galus truly reveals why Yidden are Hashem’s people. 2. Ailu VaAilu Omrim Ashrei Mi …. Yashuv. The connection between Simchas Bais HaShoaiva and Teshuva. Ailu VaAilu Omrim Ashrei Mi SheLo Chata…Yashuv… 3. Halelu Es Hashem Kol Goyim. Halelu es Hashem Kol Goyim- Sukos is a holiday for non-Jews…

This is part of the greater series, here we include only the classes connected to Sukkos. SERIES ON KING IN THE FIELD CLASS 16, Sukkos Class One. SERIES ON KING IN THE FIELD CLASS 17, Sukkos Class Two. SERIES ON KING IN THE FIELD CLASS 18, Sukkos Class Three.

Joy and unity in five parts: Delivered at Chabad of the Pallisades. Part One. Holy Time: when the time creates the event rather than the event creating the time. Part Two. The unity of the Lulav: there are different types of Jews, but we all, need each other. Part Three. Bracha. Part Four. The unity…