Category Archives: Succot

Sukkah, Beit Hamikdash, and Eternal Love

Posted on September 28, 2018 by rebleib1

I had the opportunity the other day to have my middle school students over in my sukkah, and I shared the D’var Torah below. I am sharing it now for any larger benefit it may serve. There is a curious … Continue reading →

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Musings On the Beracha of Leishev BaSukkah

Posted on September 28, 2018 by rebleib1

I was fortunate to be able to learn about the beracha of “Leishev BaSukkah” with a group at my Shul over Yom Tov. Below are some of the salient points, with references to the sources, which are linked to here. … Continue reading →

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Sources and Notes: Yom Tov Sheini

Posted on May 19, 2013 by rebleib1

I gave a Shiur over Shavuot on Yom Tov Sheini as it relates to Sefirat Ha’Omer and Shavuot. Here are the sources. A few notes based on the sources: 1) Sources 18 and 19 provide a fascinating back-and-forth between the … Continue reading →

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