It's a Mitzva on Sukkot Not to be a Nitwit

If a person that doesn’t feel comfortable sitting in the Sukkah because it’s raining, it’s too cold or too hot, or there are bugs and mosquitoes is exempt from sitting in the Sukkah. Even more than this, they are not allowed to sit in the sukkah, and if they do, they are called a nitwit.

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Dwelling in Our Sukkahs

There is a well know argument between Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Eliezer. Rabbi Eliezer holds that those huts were one spiritual hut of the Clouds of  Glory that surrounded us, protected us, and kept our clothes clean. Rabbi Akiva holds that they dwelled in literal huts after leaving Egypt.

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Parashat Shalach

"If I give you a challenge, that means you have the power to complete this mission. And, if you feel you can't do it, it's only because you're not aware of your hidden power."

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Am Yisrael at the Sea

In the story of Kriyat Yam Suf, it says twice in two different Psukim: Am Yisrael came within the sea on the dry land, and the water was a wall for them on the right and on the left. There are two differences between these two verses that can teach us significant lessons.

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The Laws of Toveling Dishes

The Laws of Toveling Dishes

As it is written in the Shulcan Aruch, one way to beautify the mitzvah of the Seder is to use fancy tableware. Many people may also buy new cookware and appliances for Pesach. All of these items may need to be toveled.

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