Jacob's honesty in his business dealings teaches us that true righteousness must permeate every aspect of our lives, from the holy to the mundane.

Concern for our material possessions does not represent indulgence, but the opposite. We learn this lesson from our forefather Jacob and the Festival of Sukkot.

The festival of Sukkot corresponds to Jacob, who did something revolutionary by building huts for his cattle.

Most people see and worry about the here and now, but great people see and worry about the future. The same was true during 40 years of wandering in the desert.