Monthly Archives: October 2017

Giving Charity Today

The Shaarei Teshuvah (625) writes: “It is proper to give a lot of charity on erev Succos.  Reb Chaim Vital would distribute the tzedakah pushke to the poor on this day.” Rebbe Chaim of Tzanz said that there isn’t a … Continue reading

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2.5 Walls = A Hug from Above

When one sits in a succah, he is being hugged by Hashem.  The Arizal said that this hug is represented by the minimum two and half walls of a succah – From the shoulder to the elbow, from the elbow … Continue reading

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The Importance of Guests on Succos

The Zohar teaches that on Succos, the ushpizen come to our succah to celebrate with us.  When they come, they look to see if there are any guests, and if so, they remain and bless all the participants.  But if … Continue reading

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