Sukkot and Simchat Torah Holidays Face New Challenges Post-October 7
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OriginalHow do we celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah after Oct. 7?The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Sukkot traditionally symbolizes universalism, while Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah focus on Jewish particularism.
- The October 7th attacks and subsequent war have negatively impacted Israel's international standing.
- This has created a challenge in balancing Jewish particularism with the universal mission to humanity.
- The article questions how to uphold the covenantal focus without abandoning the outward-looking vision.
- Israel's first 75 years saw progress on both national and international fronts before the war.
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