by Danielle Altonaga | Oct 16, 2024 | Danielle Altonaga, Sukkot
How a shattered door made me rethink everything It was just before Sukkot. I was staying alone at home, while the rest of my family was away. I was feeling pretty good on my own, and enjoying the quiet time. I came downstairs, and I froze… The door leading to...
by Rabbi Shaps | Oct 5, 2023 | Rabbi Zischa Shaps, Shemini Atzeres, Simchat Torah, Sukkot
Tonight, we begin Shemini Atzeres, the final day of the complete holiday season. We have truly experienced a beautiful and joyous Sukkos holiday. The weather has been amazing and it has been an absolute pleasure being able to sit in the Sukkah to eat, read,...
by Danielle Altonaga | Oct 14, 2022 | Danielle Altonaga, Sukkot
“Quick! You NEED this product!” shouts the latest advertisement. “Tidy up!” (is what our house would say, if it could talk) “There are things everywhere!” Stuff. Objects. Possessions. A lot of us are surrounded by stuff; by things. But as the saying...
by Rabbi Altonaga | Oct 7, 2022 | Rabbi Zischa Shaps, Sukkot
Moishe is driving in Jerusalem. He’s late for a meeting and looking for a parking space but can’t find one. In desperation, he turns his face upwards and says, “Lord, if you find me a parking space, I promise that I’ll eat...
