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TJS S6 Sukkot interlude – A matter of faith

The Zohar calls the Sukkah “the shade of faith.” Here are some impromptu thoughts from me to you as I sit in the shade of my sukkah – inspired by these holy days, but relevant all year round.

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TJS S5 Interlude – Sukkot 5782 Seeking joy

Sometimes its seems that joy is the most desirable and least available aspect of human experience. In this episode Rav Mike seeks out some insights from Sukkot, the festival of joy, on how we can enhance this aspect of our lives.

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TJS S4 Interlude: Sukkot

If you feel a bit like the world might be falling apart, then look to the sukkah for how to hold it together. Here are a few thoughts for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot on faith, joy and how to build a better world. Chag sameach!

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