Sukkot: Less Is More

Autoplay Next

Sukkot: Less Is More

The mitzvah of dwelling in the sukkah returns us to simpler values and simpler times.

Topics:

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, Sukkot, Materialism, Sukkah

Rabbi Lazer Gurkow is spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Tefilah in London, Ontario, and a frequent contributor to The Judaism Website—Chabad.org. He has lectured extensively on a variety of Jewish topics, and his articles have appeared in many print and online publications. For more on Rabbi Gurkow and his writings, visit InnerStream.ca.

More in this section

2:35
The (Im)possible 5-Minute Truck Sukkah
35:48
Humility, Diversity and Unity
3:57
G-d Said, 'Be Happy'

Join the Discussion

Sort By:

NewestOldest

4 Comments

Anonymous October 10, 2014

This is one of the most inspiring and meaningful things that I have ever watched. Thank you so much for posting this! Reply

Zoe Bowmanville, Canada September 25, 2010

Beautiful Messages I am not a person of faith. I had not a strong family to guide me. I had a family broken by drink and violence. Now, a 33 year old married woman, I seek faith. I seek a sense of spirit and the divine. My new employer is a faithful Jew, and in 1 day of working with him, I have been inspired to learn more about the Jewish faith. This website has ensnared me and touched me. I thank you for putting together this beautiful website, full of loving knowledge, to share with all who wish to embrace it. Thank you. Reply

Richard Raff September 19, 2010

Sukkot: Less is More i remember watching a chumash class online with Rabbi Gordon and he was doing his class live in a Sukkah. The cup always looks full even when its empty, great message. Reply

J Mosley McKinney, TX September 19, 2010

God never ceases to amaze This was so beautiful. I have only foung chadad just a week or so ago. I also recently became a partner. With every video, audio or column that I read, I am so enlightened and lifted. The depth at which your understanding and relevance is amazing. I praise G-d for His great love towards us. Thank you all for changing my life, Reply