Virtual Sukkot & Simchat Torah Box
Your Virtual Sukkot/Simhat Torah Box holds many ways to celebrate the holiday. Choose what nurtures you. Listen, watch or read. (Sukkot, September 29-October 6; Sh’mini Atzeret/Simchat Torah, October 7-8)
October 6-7
Rabbi Rayna Grossman explains the significance of concluding the reading of the Torah on Simchat Torah, and then starting again at the beginning.
This visceral prayer for rain emphasizes the links between Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret.
Rabbi Benjamin Weiner writes how the call to pray for rain has much to teach us about living with purpose and integrity in a threatened world.
A practice from Camp Havaya illustrates the power of Simchat Torah.
September 29-30
Kohenet Batya Diamond and Rabbi Janet Madden share a roadmap for welcoming guests in a spiritual and meaningful fashion.
Rabbi Alex Weissman writes about the obligation to use our power and access to improve the lives of all who dwell on this earth.
Talmudic specifications for the sukkah have much to teach us about embracing everyone.
This podcast episode focuses on how Jewish communities can do a better job of helping people going through a divorce and links to some key holiday themes.