Sukkot

Our minds are wired to fixate on what is missing, so each Tishrei we step out of our sturdy homes into a fragile sukkah, read Kohelet's reminder that everything is fleeting, and return to the story of Gan Eden — all to learn that we don't need more to feel abundance, we need to see more of the paradise we already have. Read More

When genuine happiness feels impossible, the Tishrei journey from Rosh Hashana to Sukkot teaches us that the mind must awaken first — letting our thoughts about God's presence rule our emotions — so that the heart can open into real joy. Read More

When life feels as fleeting and unsteady as a sukkah, the very walls around us — two full walls and a handsbreadth of a third — are the kabbalistic shape of a one-armed hug from God, His right arm embracing us. Read More