Rabbi Moshe Haber: Sukkah, Ushpizin, and the Power of Influence 10.9.25
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Sukkah, Ushpizin, and the Power of Influence
The source, an excerpt from an audio recording, outlines various interpretations of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, specifically focusing on the concept of Ushpizin, or the seven spiritual guests who visit the Sukkah. The speaker explains that these seven figures—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Aaron, Joseph, and David—each possess a unique strength that serves as a lesson for the observer, with a different leader each day. The discussion then focuses on Jacob, whose strength is tied to his ability to live among negative influences, like Esau and Laban, without being corrupted, relating this to the Sukkah's flimsy walls as a metaphor for creating an imaginary barrier against bad influences. Finally, the text connects the Sukkah to the themes of open miracles (attributing Jacob's strength to divine intervention) and Shalom (peace), noting that the clouds of glory symbolize unity and mutual respect, which are essential for true peace.
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