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It is the last day in which we will comply with the precepts of the four species and to dwell in the Sukkah, this day is called Hoshana Rabá literally "The Great Hoshana" because in it more are recited Hoshana prayers than other days. This day is also known as the day on which "the Arava" is struck (the willow branches, a custom dating from the time of the Prophets) On this day, the The people of Israel do not rely on their righteousness, nor on the merits they have obtained in the course of the year, nor on the...

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The four species are: The Lulav, the Etrog, the Hadasim, and the Aravot. The great Sages tell us that this Precept brings the revelation of knowledge and through this Mitzva of the four species we can come to understand, How the whole earth is full of His glory! (from HaShem Blessed) So we can perceive divinity everywhere! (Likutey Etzot de Rabi Natan) The Active Precept of: "Take Four Species at the Sukkot Feast" As it is written: "And you will take for yourselves on the first day: The fruit of a splendid tree, palm branches, leafy tree branches and willows...

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We have entered one of the most important periods for our people: The period of "Yamim Hanoraim" (The Fearsome Days) What does this period consist of? They are ten days of repentance also called Yamim Hanoraim "The fearsome days" The ten days that start from Rosh HaShana to Yom Kippur, these days are also known as "Aseret yamim Teshuvas" (The ten days of Teshuva) , Time where the verdict of Rosh Hashanah is registered, and the day it is sealed is on "Yom Kippur" Time where the person becomes aware of the importance of this and does not depart from...

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Do you know the beautiful Precept that we have these days to live in a Sukkah? The Torah commands us to leave our comfortable houses on the fifteenth day of the month of Tishrei (present month) and to make "Sukkot" (huts or tabernacles) so that they become our "homes "for seven days. (Vayikra-Leviticus 23: 42,43) The Mitzvah (Precept) of the Sukkah allows us to experience the brilliance of Divine abundance through the Ruach Hakodesh (Divine Inspiration). The Merit of the Sukkah brings purity to the heart, when the heart is pure, it is easier to express oneself before the Blessed...

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Day 9 of the month of the Hebrew month of Av. What happened on this day and why do we fast in such a special way? We will begin by talking about the five calamities that occurred at this time: is mentioned in the Mishnah (Taanit Treaty, 4: 6) There are five events that justify fasting and abstinence on this day, Av 9: 1.On this day, Moses sent 12 spies to inform him about the land of Canaan. The spies returned with bad news, and the children of Israel wept, feared, and despaired that they could not enter the Promised...

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