Four Species

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by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The key to joy is success in our relationships. This includes our relationship with other people, with ourselves, and with God.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The special mitzvah of waving the 4 species: Esrog, Myrtle, Willow and Lulav.

by Rabbi Elozor Barclay and Rabbi Yitzchok Jaeger

Guidelines for circling the bima with the four species, and the special willow-beating on Hoshana Rabba.

by Rabbi Joel Padowitz

Mitzvah Recycling! An item used for one mitzvah can be used for another.

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

What do all those species mean, anyway?

1.Dancing with the Rebbe

My father died just before Simchat Torah and I couldn't bring myself to join the others in dancing. Then I remembered the following incredible story.
2.Simchat Torah Songs

Audio and text of your favorite tunes.
3.ABCs of Sukkot

Guidelines for the joyous Jewish outdoor festival of Sukkot.
4.Celebrating Simchat Torah

The Jewish journey never ends.

1.Let’s Make a Deal

Monty Hall’s best deal changed his life.
2.Black Jewish Rapper

His name is Nissim – which means miracles in Hebrew. An apt description of his life.
3.“Fill the Void” – A Chasidic Love Story

Chasidic Israeli filmmaker Rama Burshtein’s fascinating film is almost as fascinating as her own story.
4.My Son's Yarmulka

As a child of Holocaust survivor, it's hard for me to imagine that my child will openly declare his Jewishness to everyone.