"After the ingathering from your threshing floor and your vat, you shall hold the Feast of Booths for seven days." (Deuteronomy 16:13)
Most every Jewish holiday has a (A) historical recollection, (B) an agricultural understanding and (C) spiritual purpose. For Sukkot (A) we recall the time when the Jewish people wandered through the desert and lived in tents. (B) The holiday takes place in the fall with the final harvest before winter. And (C) We recognize the fragility of life and the importance of partnering with God for a fulfilling life in which we care for our souls as much as we care for the body. As should be our goal, our tradition is always moving towards deeper and more powerful meaning. To view any of my sermons from this past year please go to my Youtube channel Click here.
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