Shabbat Service

Oct 4, 2025    Rabbi Ira Brawer

As we approach the Feast of Sukkot (Tabernacles) we are to make the transition from "afflicting our souls" on Yom Kippur to "rejoice before Adonai for seven days" on this feast, which begins Monday night. Joy is mentioned many times in the Bible, but just what does it mean to "rejoice" or to be "filled with joy"? Let's talk about it!