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In this episode of The Daily Derech, Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein explores the first day of Sukkot, Hilchot Shofar, Sukkah, and Lulav, and a teaching from Menorat HaMaor about the significance of seven.

The Parashah section examines the four species of Sukkot and Rashi’s explanations for the Torah’s unusual descriptions of the etrog, lulav, myrtle, and willow. The discussion highlights how the etrog remains attached to its tree and how the myrtle’s leaves resemble intertwined cords.

The Rambam section explains when reading or praying in the sukkah is appropriate, when rain permits leaving the sukkah, and why one need not return after the rain stops. It also discusses maintaini ...