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Comments (2)Is there a silver lining in the cloud of recession that has been hanging over us this year? I think possibly there is one, and it can be connected to this High Holiday season. After the solemnity of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, this week marks the beginning of Sukkot (my favorite Jewish holiday), also known as “Z’man simchatenu,” “the time of our rejoicing.” I love the opportunities Sukkot brings to build something and beautify it with our own hands, to be more aware of nature and savor its bounty, and to welcome guests - including our ancestors, through the custom of “ushpizin.” (Maybe this year we will even welcome back an occasional bee.) As the succah stands open to visitors, the meaning of this holiday is accessible to all. Two messages of Sukkot are especially relevant today. First,… read more
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“Simplicity”: Getting Back to Essentials on Sukkot
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