Rabbi Moshe Haber Path of the Just-Love, Awe, and Action in Mitzvot Performance 10.03.25
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Chapter 19 - The Elements of Chassidut/Piety Page 356
Love, Awe, and Action in Mitzvot Performance
The source material is an excerpt from a discussion by Rabbi Moshe Haber centered on the Jewish concept of performing mitzvot (commandments), particularly as it relates to the transition from Yom Kippur to Sukkot. The rabbi emphasizes that the proper mindset for fulfilling commandments includes both awe and love of God, contrasting a begrudging, exhausted approach with a zealous, joyful one. He explains that while Yom Kippur is a time of mental and spiritual connection, Sukkot is a season characterized by physical action and practical adherence, exemplified by sitting in the sukkah. Finally, the discussion touches on the cultural differences in preparing for Sukkot, noting that in Israel, preparations and excitement for the holiday begin much earlier than in many other Jewish communities.
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