Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein on Sukkos: A Symphony of Joy

At Home in Jerusalem

Lecturer and author Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein is the featured guest on this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, discussing some of the key concepts he writes about in his new book, “Sukkos: A Symphony of Joy.” Rabbi Bernstein clarifies what exactly we are celebrating in this zeman simchaseinu. And if you are puzzled by the Hoshanos service or Simchas Beis Hasho’eva, Rabbi Bernstein clarifies these elements of the Festival for us. He also notably connects the Sukkos theme of Divine protection to the tranquility we all can tap into that our Creator is the Source of all things and events, so we need not pressure ourselves to steer everything in our lives on the course we’re inclined to go. With tranquility we can choose to remember that “the same Divine Providence and Divine Supervision that is so much the focus on Sukkos is really something that continues to guide us throughout the year but then allows us to be tranquil.” Show notes: This episode’s featured guest: Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein New Book: “Sukkos: A Symphony of Joy” To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sukkos-Symphony-Rabbi-Immanuel-Bernstein/dp/1961602083 To Purchase through Mosaica Press: https://mosaicapress.com/product/sukkos-a-symphony-of-joy/ Visit Rabbi Bernstein’s website: Journeysintorah.com Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: www.michaeldoniger.com Subscribe to “613 Books” Podcast and discover new books every week!