בס"ד


We are about to enter the joyous festival of Sukkot. This profound joy is not merely a happy emotion; it holds the transformative power to elevate one’s spirit to a new level of service to G-d. This joy stems from a complete teshuvah (returen) and the awareness of the presence of Hashem at every moment in our lives.

This intense joy acts as a catalyst for spiritual growth. Sadness and worry create distance and spiritual heaviness. Joy, by contrast, breaks down these barriers, allowing the soul to connect with the Infinite Creator with enthusiasm, and sincerity. It is the fuel that moves our service from the realm of duty into the realm of delight, enabling us to achieve a deep and sustained connection with G-d that can sustain us throughout the entire coming year.

When a person serves G-d from a place of joy, their observance of the Seven Noahide Commandments is elevated from a mere sense of obligation or duty, to an act of genuine love and gratitude. Serving G-d out of joy applies to Noahides as well. As Noahides play a crucial role in completing the purpose of creation, this means that approaching the fulfillment of the Seven Commandments should be done with Divine awareness and joy.

The sukkah reflects a spiritual message: Even when we are in a temporary place that is not a permanent structure, we still receive G-d’s protection from all harm. Even when we face challenges in life, we are still sheltered in G-d’s shadow, the shadow of complete faith in the Almighty and Infinite Creator.

The Prophet Isaiah describes the final redemption, stating: “For with joy you will go out, and with peace the mountains and the hills will break forth before you into song, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.” (Isaiah 55:12). This verse describes the joyous exodus from the final, future exile. Unlike the departure from the Babylonian exile, which was marked by sadness and weeping, the redemption to come will be characterized by great joy and lead to the true and complete Redemption.

Door Rabbijn Moshe Bernstein

Source: Isaiah 55:12. Rambam Mishneh Torah, Shofar, Sukkah and Lulav chapter 8:15.



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