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התוכן ארץ ישראל צריכה גשמים מיד אחר חג הסוכות, ומ"מ מתחילים לשאול גשמים שם רק מז' מרחשון, ט"ו יום אחר החג, "כדי שיגיע האחרון שבישראל שעלה לרגל, לביתו לנהר פרת, שהוא מקום ישוב היותר רחוק מירושלים, ולא יעצרנו הגשם" [אדה"ז בשו"ע]. ובזה מודגשת הענין דאחדות ישראל: שאלת גשמים מיד אחרי החג היא צורך חיוני ביותר לקיומו של האדם, ולאידך, טובתו של "אחרון שבישראל" שלא ירדו גשמים עד שיגיע לביתו "שלא יעצרנו הגשם" אינו אלא ענין של נוחיות בלבד, ואעפ"כ מתאחדים כל בנ"י בא"י ומאחרים את שאלת הגשמים ט"ו יום כדי שה"אחרון שבישראל" יוכל להגיע לביתו בנוחיות! אע"פ שמצות עשה מן התורה לבקש צרכיו מה', וכמו"כ "אין לאדם רשות על גופו כלל . . לצערו בשום צער", כי "אין נפשו של אדם קנינו אלא קנין הקב"ה"! [המשך יבוא]ב' חלקים משיחת אור ליום ג' פ' לך לך, ז' מרחשון ה'תשמ"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=28-10-2025 Synopsis Although Eretz Yisroel needs rain immediately after Sukkos, the inhabitants of the land do not begin asking for rain until 7 Marcheshvan – fifteen days after Sukkos ends, “so that the last of the Jews who made their way up [to Yerushalayim] for the pilgrimage could return to their homes on the Euphrates River – the most distant settlement from Yerushalayim – without being impeded by rain” (Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch). This emphasizes Jewish unity, because although asking rain is a vital necessity, whereas the concern of “the last of the Jews” being impeded by rain is merely a matter of convenience, nevertheless, all the Jews in Eretz Yisroel unite in delaying their request for rain by fifteen days, so that the last of the Jews could reach his home with ease. And this is despite the fact that it is a positive mitzvah of the Torah to request one's needs from Hashem, and moreover, “A person has no authority over his body at all…to cause it any pain,” because “a person's soul is not his own possession but the possession of the Holy One, blessed be He.” (To be continued.)2 excerpts from sichah of Monday night, parashas Lech Lecha, 7 Marcheshvan 5746 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=28-10-2025 לזכות ר' לוי הלוי בן לאה שי' לרפואה שלימהנדבת משפחתו שי'
The Simcha of Nisuch HaMayim (Sukkos 5786 #1)
Hallel on Sukkos for Receiving Chaim (Sukkos 5786 #2)
Hoshana Rabbah is the Tachlis of Sukkos (5786)
התוכן בנקודה העיקרית של חיוב לימוד התורה משתווים כל ישראל משא"כ באופן קיום המצוות (אין חילוק בין לימוד הדין ד"שויתי ה' לנגדי תמיד" שבתחלת שו"ע ודיני נזקי הגוף שבסוף שו"ע – ה"ז באותו כח השכל וכח הדיבור, משא"כ בקיום מצוות אלו יש חילוק מן הקצה אל הקצה). ולכן הענין דאחדות ישראל נפעל ע"י התורה. ולכן גם המעבר בין העבודה דחודש תשרי ל"ויעקב הלך לדרכו" הוא ע"י הממוצע וההכנה של שמחת תורה דוקא (ולא שמחה של מצוה שבחגה"ס), שזה פועל הענין דאחדות ישראל גם במצב של "פרידתכם". וזהו מה שעוררו ע"ד ההוספה בקביעות עתים לתורה – ללמוד ע"מ לקבל סמיכה לרבנות, "יורה יורה" ו/או "ידין ידין". ושהנהלות הישיבות והכוללים יקבעו זה כחלק מסדרי הלימוד. וגם יו"ל קובצי חידושי תורה פעמיים השנה – לקראת חה"פ ור"ה. וגם בעלי עסק יוסיפו בקביעות עתים לתורה, גם בלימוד שו"ע, ובקיום המצוות. משיחת יום א' פ' נח, אדר"ח מרחשון ה'תשל"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=22-10-2025 Synopsis Unlike with mitzvos, all Jews are equal in the core obligation to study Torah. (Whether one learns the law, “I have placed Hashem before me always” at the beginning of Shulchan Aruch or the laws of bodily damages at the end of Shulchan Aruch, he uses the same faculty of intellect and the same faculty of speech. But when it comes to keeping these mitzvos, they are extremely different). Thus, Torah expresses Jewish unity, and this is why the link and preparation between the month of Tishrei and the month when “Yaakov goes on his way” is (not the “joy of a mitzvah” of Sukkos, but ) Simchas Torah – because Torah causes the people to be united even in their “parting.” This is why there was a call to increase in fixed times for Torah study, with the goal of receiving semicha, and a call for the administrations of the yeshivos and kollelim to make this part of the study curriculum. They should also publish collections of novel Torah insights twice a year, before Pesach and before Rosh Hashanah. Businesspeople, too, should increase in their fixed times for Torah study, including study of Shulchan Aruch, as well as in their mitzvah observance.Excerpt from sichah of Sunday, parashas Noach, 1st day of Rosh Chodesh MarCheshvan 5736 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=22-10-2025 לזכות יהושע אברהם בן בתשבע שי' ליום ההולדת שלו ל' תשרי - לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Yud Gimmel Tishrei What was unique about the Rebbe Maharash? How did the Rebbe explain (on 13 Tishrei 5740) the words of the Baal HaHilula: “Now we have to go visit my father and hear what is happening? What practical lessons can we learn from the Rebbe Maharash? Does a Rebbe ever "leave" us?How could such an atrocity happen on the day when G-d's essence is revealed? Why should we go to shul if that makes us targets? What would the Rebbe say to these congregants and to the broader Jewish community to strengthen them? What is the origin of the Sukkos holiday? What is the personal significance of this holiday? Is Sukkos a continuation of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur? How does it help us internalize the light and energy of Yom Kippur? What do we learn from the fact that the sukkah is the only mitzvah that surrounds our entire body? Why doesn't Chabad sleep in the Sukkah? Since Sukkot foreshadows the Messianic era, why do we focus on temporary dwellings rather than permanent redemption? What is the personal spiritual meaning of the four species? What is the significance of the Ushpizin and the Chassidishe Ushpizin? Why was Sukkos established in the rainy season of autumn and not close to the Passover spring season? Why do we care what the Gentiles would say? What is the meaning of the Musaf prayers about the seventy bull offerings? What is the connection between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur with Hoshana Rabba, Shemini Atzeret and Simchas Torah? Does Hoshana Rabba represent yechida within yechida? On which holiday of this month is our livelihood determined – Rosh Hashana, or Shemini Atzeres when the amount of rainfall is established? What is the history behind the Sefer Torah the Rebbe danced with on Simchas Torah? How can women fully experience Simchas Torah? What is the meaning behind the story that the angels found shoe soles in Gan Eden the morning after Simchas Torah?Manchester Yom Kippur terrorist attack Chassidus Applied to Sukkos Hoshana Rabba Shemini Atzeres and Simchas Torah
Tanya Applied: Episode 231: Yom Kippur to Sukkos. Chapter 28.02: Why We Have Inappropriate Thoughts During Prayer Part 2A journey into the deepest teachings of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives.The Tanya Applied radio show is broadcast every Saturday night, 10–10:30PM ET onWSNR 620 AM – Metro NY areaWJPR 1640 AM — Highland Park and Edison, NJOnline: www.talklinenetwork.comBy phone: Listen Line: 641-741-0389Many of us may be familiar with some of the central ideas in Tanya – including the battle of the two souls; what defines man and makes us tick; how we can control our temptations; how we can become more loving; what we can do to curb and harness our vices, like anger, jealousy, and depression; the formula for growth; how we can develop a healthy relationship with G-d; and why we are here. In this 30-minute program, you will learn how these ideas can be applied to your life today. You will discover secrets to a successful life that will transform you and your relationships.Rabbi Simon Jacobson is the best-selling author of Toward a Meaningful Life, and he is the creator of the acclaimed and popular MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, which has empowered and transformed hundreds of thousands through Torah and Chassidus.Now, Rabbi Jacobson brings his vast scholarship and years of experience to Tanya. Please join Rabbi Simon Jacobson for this exhilarating journey into your psyche and soul. You will come away with life-changing practical guidance and direction, addressing all the issues and challenges you face in life.For more info: www.chassidusapplied.com/tanyaMusic by Zalman Goldstein • www.ChabadMusic.coms of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives.A journey into the deepest teachings of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives.
The holidays ignited a spark. Now comes the real test: can we carry that energy into the carpool lane, the Tuesday meeting, and the quiet space before bed? We walk through the entire journey from Elul's wake-up call to Simchas Torah's dance and turn each highlight into a practice you can hold onto when the calendar goes silent. No clichés—just a clear path to turning synagogue inspiration into weekday holiness.We begin by revisiting the landmarks: the shofar's call, Kol Nidrei's hush, the fragile trust of the sukkah, and the embrace of Torah at the end. Then we shift the perspective most people follow: the synagogue is a school, not the stage. The stage is your life—your tent, your office, your table. From there, we reframe modern orthodoxy at its best: not a compromise with the world but a craft that combines halacha, heart, and humility into daily choices. Joy doesn't end when the celebrations do; it transforms, from loud festivities to quiet steadiness.You'll leave with concrete steps: make the weekly Parsha with Rashi your anchor, try Shnayim Mikra Ve'echad Targum or a trusted translation, connect insights to cues you already have, and choose small, manageable habits that keep God at the center when no one is watching. We share how to turn a moving Ne'ilah into patient parenting, a strong Mincha into a fair invoice, and the excitement of Hakafos into kinder speech online. If you've ever felt the post-holiday letdown, this talk provides a map, a method, and the mindset to stay spiritually energized through winter.The holidays lit a fire. Now comes the real test: can we carry that heat into the carpool lane, the Tuesday meeting, and the quiet space before bed? We walk through the entire arc from Elul's wake-up to Simchas Torah's dance and translate each high point into a practice you can hold when the calendar goes quiet. No platitudes—just a clear path to turn synagogue inspiration into weekday holiness.We start by revisiting the landmarks: the shofar's call, Kol Nidrei's hush, the fragile trust of the sukkah, and the embrace of Torah at the end. Then we flip the script most people live by: the synagogue is a school, not the stage. The stage is your life—your tent, your office, your table. From there we reframe modern orthodoxy at its best: not a compromise with the world, but a craft that fuses halacha, heart, and humility into daily choices. Joy doesn't end when the sprinkles do; it shifts form, from loud celebration to quiet steadiness.You'll leave with concrete steps: make the weekly Parsha with Rashi your anchor, try Shnayim Mikra Ve'echad Targum or a trusted translation, link insights to cues you already have, and choose small, guardable habits that keep God at the center when no one is watching. We share how to transform a moving Ne'ilah into patient parenting, a strong Mincha into a fair invoice, and the thrill of Hakafos into kinder speech online. If you've ever felt the post-holiday dip, this conversation gives you a map, a method, and the mindset to stay spirituallSupport the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar! Listen on Spotify or 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com
התוכן כאשר יהודים עומדין ליפרד איש מרעהו אומר הקב"ה "קשה עלי פרידתכם". וזה מודגש שבסיום חודש תשרי – החודש שבו מודגש ענין האחדות, החל מראש השנה ("אתם נצבים היום כולכם"), ומיום ליום מתעלים בזה מדרגא לדרגא, עד שזה בא בגלוי ובפרטיות במשך ז' ימי הסוכות (ע"ד כללות הבריאה מאין ליש ברגע הא' של הבריאה נתפרטה במשך ז' ימי בראשית) – בא היו"ט דשמע"צ שסיבתו הוא הענין ד"קשה עלי פרידתכם". הענין ד"קשה עלי פרידתכם" הוא (ע"ד המבואר בענין "קשה כו' כקריעת ים סוף") כי זה שינוי ברצונו ית' שכל בנ"י יהיו במעמד ומצב של אחדות, ורק שהענין ד"פרידתכם" הוא "הכרחי" להבאת התורה ויהדות בכל קצוי תבל. וע"י היו"ט דשמע"צ, שבו מודגש ענין האחדות ("פר אחד איל אחד") נפעל שגם במצב של "פרידתכם" יומשך ענין האחדות. וזהו מה שלפני שנפרדים איש מרעהו – מתכנסים יחד, שעי"ז "מקשרים" את מה שלקחו במשך חודש תשרי במצב של כולם יחד – עם "מקומו" הפרטי של כ"א ובימי חול דחודש חשון וכו', שזהו"ע ד"ויעקב הלך לדרכו".משיחת יום ג' פ' נח, אדר"ח מרחשון ה'תשמ"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=16-10-2025 Synopsis When Jews part from one another, Hashem says, “It is difficult for Me to part with you,” which is emphasized particularly at the conclusion of the month of Tishrei –a month of Jewish unity, beginning from Rosh Hashanah (“You are all standing today together”), and increasing step by step until it is revealed openly and in detailed form throughout the seven days of Sukkos (similar to the creation of the world, which took place in one moment but was then developed into details over the course of seven days). Then comes the Yom Tov of Shemini Atzeres, which was established because “It is difficult for Me to part with you.” The reason it is “difficult” (as explained regarding the teaching, “as difficult as the splitting of the Sea of Reeds”) is because when Jews part, it is a departure from Hashem's will, which is that all Jews should be together. It is just that the parting necessary in order to bring Torah and Yiddishkeit to all corners of the world. And through the Yom Tov of Shemini Atzeres, which emphasizes Jewish unity (“one bull, one ram”), the unity continues ever after they part. This is why we hold a gathering before parting – to tie everything that was gained during Tishrei (when everyone was together) to every individual's place during the days of Cheshvan etc. when “Yaakov goes on his way.”Excerpt from sichah of Tuesday, parashas Noach, 30 Tishrei 5746 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=16-10-2025 לזכות דבורה לאה בת חנה יהודית שתחי' בחורבערג ליום ההולדת שלה כ"ד תשרי - לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות
Chof-Alef Tishrei - Hoshaana Rabbah (16:48)
Chof Tishrei - Chol Hamoed Sukkos (18:09)
Rabbi Kalish Thank you Yomi Arking for sending in this archived shiur!
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The Henry and Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur Sukkos- Koheles - Hoshana Rabba - Sh'mini Atzeres - V'Zos HaB'racha-Simchas Torah Happiness AND Trepidation? & The Unsung Heroes Plus 2 Year War Lessons & Planning to LIVE
1) What is the Torah source for the Beis haShoieivo celebrations?[1]2) Several years ago, a friend cleared out his garden of several fruit trees. His home has since been ridden with persistent problems. Thinking the above issues are connected: Is there a way to repair the spiritual harm brought on by destroying a fruit tree?[2]3) Why is עלינו included in the Chazan's Musaf on Yom Kipur?[3]4) Why is the alphabetical על חטא notrecited at Neilah? [4]5) Does one who ate less than a shiur on a fast-day say Aneinu?[5]6) Motzei Yom Kippur I felt ill and didn't make Havdolo. A) Should I say Havdolo the following day;[6] B) Should I say a brocho on a [נר ששבת] flame?[7]7) Guidelines re. serving as Chazzan on Shabbos & Yomtov in the year of Avelus RL:[8]8) In Neilah we recite a poem beginning with אזכרה. There are conflicting opinions whether the י"ג מדות הרחמים are said as the chorus or not. To discuss:[9] 9) Is Schach taken from a cemetery fit for use?[10]10) Can the Succa be made of three walls made of Lovud?[11]-[1] הערת כ"קאדמו"ר זי"ע לד"ה חסידים ואנשי מעשה, תשכ"ט (תורת מנחםחנ"ד ע' 130).[2] ב"ק צא, ב; ס' ברכת השם (פארהאנד) ע' 373. [3] [4] ראה תורת מנחם חט"ז ע' 212ואילך. [5] פסקיתשובות סי' תקסו אות ו. [6] ראה משנה ברורה סי' רצטס"ק טז.[7] ראה שוע"ר סי' רחצס"ב; סי' תרכד ס"ד.[8] רמ"א יו"ד סו"ס שעו; ש"ך שםס"ק יד; נטעי גבריאל - אבילות ח"א פנ"ו.[9] הלכות ומנהגי חב"דע' 54. בספר חסידים סי' רנ (מוה"ק) מוכיח מפיוט זה אופן חלוקת י"גהמדות. אבל לפי האריז"ל הרי החלוקה היא כפי שמופיע בסדר תשליך. פיוט זה נאמר:ב'שני תנינא'; ביום שלפני ערב יו"כ (ועל שמו נקרא היום "י"ג מדות");בנעילה. הצד השווה שבהם: סיום המשך של בקשת סליחה. במחזור ארטסקרול כאן מובא שינוימנהגים אם לומר י"ג מדות בכל פעם. להעיר מהגהות מיימוניות סוף סדר התפלה שלהרמב"ם שהיו מרבים לומר י"ג מדות. בנוסח דידן: בערבית ג"פ. שחריתומוסף, כלום. לבד מכשמוציאים הס"ת מארוה"ק. במנחה פ"א. בנעילה: ג'וה'. [10]יו"ד סי' שסח ס"ב. ולגביקברי נכרים לא מצאתי אם אסורים בהנאה. וא"כ יש כמה צדדים להקל.[11]לדעת המגן אברהם ר"ס תרל, כשרותהסוכה ע"י מחיצות של לבוד היינו דוקא בד' דפנות. בהלכות מאו"ח סימן תרלשבסו"ס פסקי דינים, והעתקתי בס' נתיבים בהלכה ומנהג, ס"ה, מקיל בדיעבדדלא כהמג"א.
Yud-Ches Tishrei - Chol Hamoed Sukkos (21:26)
Yud-Tes Tishrei - Shabbos Chol Hamoed Sukkos (18:55)
Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length of article: 5 pagesLength of audio: 14 minutes 57 secondsSynopsis: This is the audio version of the 5-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 10/10/25 titled Sukkos 5778: I Hate Sukkah (In a Good Way). Here's a newly edited version of my first (and favorite) article on Sukkos, originally published on 10/4/17. It captures a huge part of how I relate to mitzvos.-----The Torah content for the remainder of October is sponsored by Yael Weiss in honor of her parents, and in celebration of her father's birthday (September 25 / 17 Tishrei). -----If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor a day's or a week's worth of content, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.-----Substack: rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/YU Torah: yutorah.org/teachers/Rabbi-Matt-SchneeweissPatreon: patreon.com/rabbischneeweissYouTube Channel: youtube.com/rabbischneeweissInstagram: instagram.com/rabbischneeweiss/"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Machshavah Lab" Podcast: machshavahlab.buzzsprout.com"The Mishlei Podcast": mishlei.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: rambambekius.buzzsprout.com"The Tefilah Podcast": tefilah.buzzsprout.comOld Blog: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/WhatsApp Content Hub (where I post all my content and announce my public classes): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GEB1EPIAarsELfHWuI2k0HAmazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y72CSP86S24W?ref_=wl_sharel
Rabbi Gestetner. Sukkos (5786): The table in the sukkah by Mayanot
התוכן כנס זה של ילדי "צבאות ה'" קשור במיוחד עם חג הסוכות, שהרי בחירת הקב"ה בעם ישראל כ"צבאות ה'" היתה בצאתם ממצרים ש"בסוכות הושבתי את בנ"י בהוציאי אותם מארץ מצרים". וכדי להנציח עובדה זו לזכרון עולם, נקבע חג מיוחד ביום ט"ו בתשרי שבו נצטוינו לשבת בסוכות. בין ענין ה"סוכות" ל"צבאות ה'" יש גם קשר תוכני: כמו בצבא כפשוטו בונים מבנים וצריפים מיוחדים לאנשי הצבא שעל ידם קל יותר לבצע תפקידם וכו', וזה משתלשל מזה שבשעה שהקים את "צבאות ה'", הושיב הקב"ה אותם ב"סוכות"! וענין זה נמשך ומשתקף בישיבה בסוכות בחה"ס. וכשם שאז הגין הקב"ה על בנ"י מכל ענינים הבלתי-רצויים ע"י ענני הכבוד, ה"סוכות", כן הוא בכל דור ודור ש"ה' שומרך ה' צלך" – למרות שלא רואים בעיני בשר את ה"ענני הכבוד" – עד שנזכה בקרוב ממש ל"סוכות עורו של לויתן".משיחת יום ג', י"ח תשרי ה'תשמ"ג ל"צבאות ה'" ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=10-10-2025 Synopsis This gathering of Tzivos Hashem has a special connection to Sukkos, because Hashem chose the Jewish people as His army when they left Egypt, as the verse states, “I had the Jewish people live in booths (sukkos) when I took them out of the land of Egypt.” And to eternalize this forever, Hashem established a special Yom Tov on the 15th of Tishrei, when we are commanded to dwell in sukkos. There is also an inner connection between sukkos and Tzivos Hashem: a physical army also builds special structures and barracks for its soldiers, which make it easier for them to carry out their duties etc. – which is a reflection of the fact that when Hashem established His army, He had them live in booths. This concept continues and is reflected in our sitting in sukkos during the holiday of Sukkos. And just as back then Hashem protected the Jewish people from all undesirable matters with the Clouds of Glory (the sukkos), so too, in every generation, “Hashem is your Guardian; Hashem is your shadow,” until the coming of Moshiach and the “sukkah of the skin of the Livyasan.”Excerpt from sichah of Tuesday, 18 Tishrei, 5743, to Tzivos Hashem For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=10-10-2025
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Yud-Zayin Tishrei - Chol Hamoed Sukkos (25:12)
התוכן הטעם ש"מצוה להרבות בשמחה" בחג הסוכות יותר משאר יו"ט מבואר בילקוט כי בחה"ס נאמר "ושמחת" ג' פעמים. ומבאר כי דוקא בחה"ס, חג האסיף, שהאדם אסף את הפירות לבית ורואה את ברכת ה', שמחתו היא בשלימות, משא"כ בחה"פ, התחלת הקצירה, ואפי' בחה"ש (חג הקציר) שנשלמה הקצירה אבל עוד לא אספה לבית וכו'. וכ"ה ברוחניות: חה"פ הוא רק התחלה העבודה עוד קודם מ"ת וכו' ובמילא עדיין אין בטחון מה יהי' בהמשך, ואפי' בחה"ש, שהקדימו נעשה לנשמע וקיבלו את התורה, עדיין אין הבטחון והשמחה בשלימות, כי אף שלכאו' האדם הוא כעת בתיקונו אבל אולי זהו בגלל שרק עכשיו קיבל את התורה ולא יודעים מה יקרה כשיעבור עוד יום-יומיים וכו'. אבל כשעוברים כמה חדשים מאז קבלת התורה עם כל הנסיונות והשינויים שבתקופה זו, כולל גם הירידה דחטא העגל, ובכ"ז נשארים שלימים בתומ"צ וחוזרים בתשובה (מאהבה) עד שביוה"כ אמר ה' "סלחתי כדבריך" - זהו הסימן שהתומ"צ, ה"פירות", נאספו ל"רשות האדם" והם שייכים לו והשמחה היא בשלימות.משיחת אור לב' דחוה"מ סוכות ה'תש"כ ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=09-10-2025 Synopsis Yalkut explains that the reason “It is a mitzvah to increase in joy” on Sukkos more than on other Yomim Tovim is because the Torah states Vesamachta (“and you must rejoice”) three times in connection with Sukkos. It is specifically on Sukkos, the Festival of Ingathering, when a person has brought the fruits into his house and sees Hashem's blessing, that his joy is complete, unlike Pesach, which marks only the beginning of the harvest, and unlike Shavuos (the Festival of the Harvest), where, although the harvest is complete, the produce hasn't yet been gathered into the house etc. The same applies spiritually: Pesach is only the beginning of Divine service, before the Giving of the Torah, etc., and therefore there is no guarantee as to what will follow. Even on Shavuos, when the Jewish people said, “We will do and we will hear” etc. and received the Torah – still, the sense of security and joy are not complete because although the person is now seemingly in his proper state, perhaps it is only because he just received the Torah; we don't know what's going to be in a day or two etc. But when several months have passed since receiving the Torah, with all the challenges and changes that occur during this time, including the downfall of the sin of the golden calf – and nevertheless, one remains complete in Torah and mitzvos and returns in teshuvah (out of love), to the point that on Yom Kippur Hashem says, “I have forgiven as you have spoken” – this shows that the Torah and mitzvos, the “fruits,” have been gathered into “the person's domain,” and they truly belong to him, and therefore the joy is complete.Excerpt from sichah of the 2nd night of Chol Hamoed Sukkos, 5720 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=09-10-2025
In Part 3 of "High Holidays & the 12 Steps," we explore the themes of joy and interconnectedness as embodied in Sukkos and Simchas Torah. Discover why these are considered the "highest holidays," representing the culmination of Rosh Hashanah's surrender and Yom Kippur's atonement, and how they relate to practicing spiritual principles in all aspects of life.
The Gemara discusses whether the Sukkah represents the Ananei HaKavod or physical huts. Rabbi Stark explains how not only were there actual clouds but they were clouds like you wouldn't believe.
Sukkos celebrates Hashem taking us out of Mitzrayim and guiding and transporting us through the Midbar in the Anenei HaKavod. So why do we celebrate it after Yom Kippur, instead of after Pesach? The famous approach of the Tur, and the revolutionary approach of the Vilna Gaon.Have a Chag Kasher V'Sameach
Tes-Vov Tishrei - First Day of Sukkos (16:33)
Yud-Daled Tishrei - Erev Sukkos (20:12)
Tes-Zayin Tishrei - Second Day of Sukkos (17:37)
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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length of article: 1 pageLength of audio: 3 minutes 46 secondsSynopsis: This is the audio version of the 3-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 10/6/25 titled: Sukkos 5786: Musings on the “Branding” of Chag ha'Sukkos. Two years ago, a student of mine asked a question about Sukkos using one quirky word that set off a cascade of thinking. I hope it does the same for you!-----The Torah content for the remainder of October is sponsored by Yael Weiss in honor of her parents, and in celebration of her father's birthday (September 25 / 17 Tishrei). -----If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor a day's or a week's worth of content, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.-----Substack: rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/YU Torah: yutorah.org/teachers/Rabbi-Matt-SchneeweissPatreon: patreon.com/rabbischneeweissYouTube Channel: youtube.com/rabbischneeweissInstagram: instagram.com/rabbischneeweiss/"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Machshavah Lab" Podcast: machshavahlab.buzzsprout.com"The Mishlei Podcast": mishlei.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: rambambekius.buzzsprout.com"The Tefilah Podcast": tefilah.buzzsprout.comOld Blog: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/WhatsApp Content Hub (where I post all my content and announce my public classes): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GEB1EPIAarsELfHWuI2k0HAmazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y72CSP86S24W?ref_=wl_sharel
In Part 3 of "High Holidays & the 12 Steps," we explore the themes of joy and interconnectedness as embodied in Sukkos and Simchas Torah. Discover why these are considered the "highest holidays," representing the culmination of Rosh Hashanah's surrender and Yom Kippur's atonement, and how they relate to practicing spiritual principles in all aspects […]
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How do we access joy when the world feels heavy?How do we lean into joy amidst collective anguish, grief, and global uncertainty?As we enter the holiday of Sukkos, the time of our joy, we are asked to celebrate. But what does it look like to celebrate honestly, without ignoring the ache of our times?In this episode, we explore how Sukkos offers a model of Jewish joy that honors the emotional complexity of life. A joy that is not about denying our pain, but about making a courageous spiritual choice: to recognize the divine presence and be moved by it, to root more deeply into our communal spaces and our responsibility for one another, and to bring our sorrow to the dance floor, trusting in its ultimate healing.Sources:Chapter 33, Tanya by the Alter Rebbe "I Praised Happiness" by Rabbi Shagar "Catharsis" by Rabbi Joseph B. SoloveitchikLikutei Moharan, Part II 23:1:2Rabbi Isaac Luria, Pri Etz Hayim, Sukkot* * * * * * *To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.comTo support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
It commemorates events that happened in Tishrei, not Nissan (acc. to R Akiva)
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Yud-Alef Tishrei - Besheim Hashem (17:42)
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