"When a person is seated in the sukkah,Abraham and six distinguished visitors partake in his company."
Ushpizin, the tradition of inviting guests to our sukkah originates in the teachings of the Zohar, the mystical writings of our religion. The idea of the ushpizin, Aramaic for guests, suggests that the spiritual strength of the sukkah is so strong, that when we are seated in the sukkah, we have the power to welcome the souls of each honored guest.
So, spiritually speaking, we asked each student to pick a distinguished guest to invite to our outback shack. Students could invite anyone they wanted, living or deceased, celebrity, relative, ancestor, friend; the choice was theirs. The only catch was they had to explain why this invited guest could enhance the Jewish experience, strengthen our Jewish connection or stimulate our Jewish identity. Ask your child who they invited, or stop in and see our display.
Don't forget, Family Education Program Sunday morning.
Be there or be square.
Have a Wonderful Shabbat!
So, spiritually speaking, we asked each student to pick a distinguished guest to invite to our outback shack. Students could invite anyone they wanted, living or deceased, celebrity, relative, ancestor, friend; the choice was theirs. The only catch was they had to explain why this invited guest could enhance the Jewish experience, strengthen our Jewish connection or stimulate our Jewish identity. Ask your child who they invited, or stop in and see our display.
Don't forget, Family Education Program Sunday morning.
Be there or be square.
Have a Wonderful Shabbat!
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