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In this episode of The Daily Derech, Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein explores the Sukkot Torah reading, Hilchot Sukkah, and a teaching from Menorat HaMaor about finding joy in serving God.

The Sukkot reading begins with laws governing sacrifices, including restrictions on young animals, sacrificing a mother and offspring on the same day, and consuming sacrificial meat within its proper time. These laws demonstrate that an offering’s acceptability involves more than its physical condition.

Rambam’s Hilchot Sukkah outlines foundational requirements for a kosher sukkah, including its height, minimum area, and three-wall structure. Rabbi Rubenstein also explains the principle of lavu ...