Sukkot: The remarkable deep secrets of the Sukka, and the journey to true joy and fulfillment

Sukkot is described in the Torah (Hebrew Bible) as the 'time of our rejoicing'. Yet its commandments to move out of a house into a temporary structure (Sukka) and the waving of rht 'four species' (lulav, etrog fruit etc) do not at first seem obviously linked to either joy or holiness. Rabbi Rowe explores the Talmudic teachings and shows how Chazal (the ancient Rabbis) reveal in the Sukkah deep philosophical and psychological teachings about the nature of life as a journey, about the ability to connect to God in this world and to love the 'world to come' or 'Garden of Eden in our Sukkah, and from there into our daily lives. This talk highlights how Sukkot helps transition from the lofty and mystical heights of Yom Kippur into the rest of the year. On Yom Kippur the Kohen Gadol (High Priest) embodies the nation of Israel and enters the 'Holy of Holies' of the Temple in Jerusalem. On Sukkot that holiness permeates every sukkah and the Presence of Hashem (God) enters each of our Sukkot as we embark on our annual journey to a new deeper self. Be sure to subscribe to the channel for weekly videos on Jewish philosophy, wisdom and world-changing ideas. Rabbi Daniel Rowe is a popular Rabbi, philosopher and educator at Aish, who uses his deep knowledge of Judaism, science, and philosophy to captivate and educate audiences across the globe. Follow Rabbi Rowe on social media for regular new uploads and updates: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2IUE77xD5uF_1xmWxWoBSg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qPQn7TIWdQ8Dxvy6RfjyD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbidanielrowe/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cd5debfe-684c-411d-b0bc-223dcfa58a39/rabbi-daniel-rowe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabbi-daniel-rowe-23838711/?originalSubdomain=uk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbi.daniel.rowe #jewish #rabbi #jewishwisdom #torah #sukkot #kabbalah #jewishphilosophy