Sandcastles: A Sukkot Parable

Sukkot (Leviticus 22:26-23:44)

by Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield

A story about a boy on the beach, a man in his office, and facing the inevitable.

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Comments (8)

(8) Anonymous, September 23, 2018 3:10 PM

Amen! Beautifully said! Thanks for posting!

(7) Anonymous, September 23, 2018 2:46 PM

Amen! Beautifully said! Thanks for posting!

(6) Anonymous, October 3, 2017 10:21 PM

beautifully parable. thank you!

(5) Anonymous, October 2, 2017 11:42 AM

LITTLE HAND-BIG HAND

the boy took his Father's hand- and went home

may we do the same.....
stay strong

(4) Anonymous, October 1, 2017 2:01 PM

Amen! This is a beautiful parable and lesson and presented beautifully :)

(3) Nancy, October 21, 2016 9:58 AM

The best explanation of Sukkot I have ever heard!

Thank you and good shabbos.

(2) Anonymous, October 16, 2016 1:46 PM

Excellent and very well presented! Thanks for posting!

(1) Chayah, October 16, 2016 12:28 PM

Lovely!

I loved the message, the music and the beautiful, well-paced delivery.

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