Kabbalah's Holy Zohar: Charity is Key to Welcoming Sukkot's Divine Guests

As the Jewish holiday of Sukkot approaches, a spiritual message rooted in the Kabbalistic text, the Zohar, emphasizes the importance of charity for receiving the blessings of the "Ushpizin," or divine guests. The Ushpizin, beginning with Abraham, are said to visit the sukkot, or temporary tabernacles, erected across Israel to bless those deemed worthy.

According to the Zohar, these blessings are not freely given. The Ushpizin will only bestow their favor upon Jewish households that have first provided for the poor and suffering. True joy during Sukkot, the text asserts, is measured by one's ability to extend that joy to others, particularly those in need.

The organization 'Va'ad Harabanim' (The Rabbis' Council) is actively working to reach impoverished families before Sukkot, ensuring they have food and can experience the holiday's spirit. They question how one can celebrate while neglecting the happiness of fellow Jews, stating that genuine Sukkot joy is impossible without sharing it.

The article urges readers to remember needy families and contribute to 'Va'ad Harabanim,' framing donations as essential for enhancing the sukkah and securing the Ushpizin's blessings. It suggests that while elaborate sukkot and holiday accoutrements are important, the most significant enhancement, determining whether the divine guests leave their blessings, is an additional contribution to the poor.