On Sukkos the Achdus of Sukka (simple) raises us up and the unity of the four kinds (complicated) creates a deeper unity still. All this is rooted in humility. This allows us to be worthy of very great blessings – “Like our Fathers”.

Moshe gathers the Jews and speaks first of Shabbos and then of the Mishkan; which is the opposite of how Hashem inspired him, where Shabbos was last. The Rebbe explains that these Pesukim are describing Hakhail; where the first step is Shabbos: Bittul followed by bringing Hashem into each aspect of life: The Bais HaMikdash.

The ritual and the spirit behind it and what the Rebbe wanted.

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…

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Series on the ”King in the Field” CLASS 1. This is part of the greater ELUL- TISHREI series. We’ve included here only the ELUL matters. The Hebrew word for year “shana” means both repetition and change. This class focuses on the cycle of the Jewish year and the opportunities for personal growth it offers us….

The joy of Sukkos is separated from Simchas Torah by Shmini Atzeres. The difference between these two joys.

(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…