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"The Power Of Unity" - A Meaningful Lesson from the Holiday of Sukkot

(by Rabbi Ari Enkin) There are many interpretations as to what each of the four species of Sukkot represent. According to one approach, the four species are compared to the Sanhedrin (the ancient Supreme Religious Council), Torah scholars, three "rows" of students, and two court scribes. Another interpretation teaches that the four species represent Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

There is the much celebrated interpretation that compares the four species to four similar looking limbs of the human body: the spine, lips, eyes, and heart teaching us that we should include our entire body in the service of God.

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Sukkot: Why are we moving outside into huts?

Yes, That's right. ANOTHER Jewish holiday. Sunday evening begins the holiday of Sukkot. Sukkot is one of the three Torah festivals on which Jews everywhere were required to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. It is a seven day holiday with the first day being observed as a holy day, similar to the Sabbath, upon which no work is permitted. Outside of Israel the first two days are observed as holy days.

The remaining days of the holiday are referred to as "Chol Hamoed".

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