The connection between happiness and the holiday of Sukkos

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An explanation of the phrase: "Yeshua, the sublime minister of the interior"; an explanation of a statement in Sefer HaMaamarim [Yiddish], p. 216: With regard to his emotional qualities, Rav Nosson conducted himself "according to the [letter of] Torah law, not making any concessions [as would have been dictated by] the attribute of piety"

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The text of this letter was sent to various individuals, personally addressed to each one.

B"H, the day preceding Sukkos, 5710

Greetings and blessings,

Enclosed is the kuntres for 13 Tishrei and the holiday of Sukkos.[58] Undoubtedly, you will generously share it with all those in your sphere of influence.

[Sharing] is particularly [relevant] to [the holiday of] Sukkos, for its mitzvah [is associated with unity], as our Sages state:[59] "All of Israel are worthy of dwelling in one sukkah." Similarly, [the mitzvah of taking] the four species reflects the oneness of all the types of Jews,[60] as explained in the [accompanying] maamar.

May it be G-d's will that, speedily, in our days, the one nation will merit [the fulfillment of the prophecy]:[61] "On that day, G-d will be one and His name one."

With wishes for a happy holiday and with greetings for all who seek our welfare,

M. Schneerson

   

Notes:

58. (Back to text) [Printed in Sefer HaMaamarim 5710, p. 51ff.]

59. (Back to text) [Sukkos 27b.]

60. (Back to text) [See Vayikra Rabbah 30:12.]

61. (Back to text) [Zechariah 14:9.]

The connection between happiness and the holiday of Sukkos

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An explanation of the phrase: "Yeshua, the sublime minister of the interior"; an explanation of a statement in Sefer HaMaamarim [Yiddish], p. 216: With regard to his emotional qualities, Rav Nosson conducted himself "according to the [letter of] Torah law, not making any concessions [as would have been dictated by] the attribute of piety"