Parsha Re’eh I. Summary A. A blessing and a curse. Moshe told the Jews that they must choose between receiving Hashem’s blessing for observing His commandments or suffering His curse for rejecting His laws. A ceremony would be held on the mountains of Gerizim and Eival immediately after entering Israel, during which the consequences of […]
Project Ushpizin
Welcome to Anshe Emes’ “Project Ushpizin” where we will try to facilitate matching up Anshe Emes hosts with members and guests for Sukkot meals.
Sukkot – Selected Thoughts
Sukkot, which begins on the 15th of Tishrei, is the third in the cycle of pilgrimage festivals (which began with Shavous and Pesach). With Sukkot, this cycle reaches it culmination in “an exhilarating outburst of joy and a wealth of symbols that evoke memories of Divine protection in the past, lift us to a higher spiritual plateau and point the way to the Messianic future.”