Watch live: Netanyahu to address UN General Assembly: & Sukkot: September 25 - October 2, 2026 & FACTS about Israel as we go into 5787 & Our unusual 385 day Hebrew Year begins and ends with Shabbat & Israel must fight harder to keep its doctors in the country & SID CAESAR: On the Docks [SPOOF] (CAESAR'S HOUR - VERY rare sketch) & with those we have lost

View in browser Yehuda Lave is an author, journalist, psychologist, rabbi, spiritual teacher, and coach, with degrees in business, psychology and Jewish Law. He works with people from all walks of life and helps them in their search for greater happiness, meaning, business advice on saving money, and spiritual engagement. Love Yehuda Lave Join my blog by sending me an email to YehudaLave@gmail.com If you have any comments or questions for me, please don't hit reply as I won't get it, write to me at Yehudalave@gmail.com Watch l: Netanyahu  addresses UN General Assembly: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/... The Three Musketeers at the Kotel The Three are Rabbi Yehuda Glick, famous temple mount activist, and former Israel Mk, and then Robert Weinger, the world's greatest shofar blower and seller of Shofars, and myself after we had gone to the 12 gates of the Temple Mount in 2020 to blow the shofar to ask G-d to heal the world from the Pandemic. It was a highlight to my experience in living in Israel and I put it on my blog each day to remember. The articles that I include each day are those that I find interesting, so I feel you will find them interesting as well. I don't always agree with all the points of each article but found them interesting or important to share with you, my readers, and friends. It is cathartic for me to share my thoughts and frustrations with you about life in general and in Israel. As a Rabbi, I try to teach and share the Torah of the G-d of Israel as a modern Orthodox Rabbi. I never intend to offend anyone but sometimes people are offended and I apologize in advance for any mistakes. The most important psychological principle I have learned is that once someone's mind is made up, they don't want to be bothered with the facts, so, like Rabbi Akiva, I drip water (Torah is compared to water) on their made-up minds and hope that some of what I have share sinks in. Love Rabbi Yehuda Lave. Sukkot: September 25 - October 2, 2026 The seven days of Sukkot—celebrated by dwelling in the sukkah, taking the Four Kinds, and rejoicing—are followed by Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah (October 2-4). Sukkot—when we expose ourselves to the elements in greenery-covered huts—commemorates G‑d sheltering our ancestors as they traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land. The Four Kinds express our unity and our belief in G‑d’s omnipresence. Coming after the solemn High Holidays, Sukkot is a time of joy and happiness The first two days (or one day in Israel) are yom tov, when work is forbidden, candles are lit in the evening, and festive meals are preceded with Kiddush and contain challah dipped in honey. The remainder of the days are quasi holidays, known as chol hamoed. We dwell in the sukkah and take the Four Kinds every day (except for Shabbat, when we do not take the Four Kinds). read more about Sukkot There is something quite extraordinary about the Hebrew year we are in. 5787 begins with Shabbat. Rosh Hashanah begins on Friday evening, and its first day is Shabbat. But here is the beautiful part: The year will also end on a Friday evening, just as another Shabbat begins. So, in a sense, the entire year of 5787 is wrapped in Shabbat. It begins with Shabbat. It travels through all the joys, challenges, surprises, decisions and opportunities of a full year. And then it returns us to Shabbat once again. And this is not an everyday calendar coincidence. 5787 is one of those rare Hebrew years that begins with Shabbat and, 385 days later, ends by leading directly into another Shabbat and another Rosh Hashanah. It happened last in 2002–2003, and after this year it will not happen again until 2053–2054. There is something beautifully symbolic about entering an entire year through the gates of Shabbat and emerging from it through those very same gates: from shalom toward shalem, from peace toward greater wholeness. Perhaps there could be no more appropriate blessing for the year ahead: Shabbat Shalom And Hag Samach Succot tomorrow Facts about the New Year in Israel As we enter Tishrei the official population of Israel is 10,305 million residents, nearly all of whom are citizens. Jews make up 7,828 millions of this country. (Just under 76%). There were 182,000 births over the last 12 months. 50,000 residents died. The mean income per family unit was $8,777. per month, across Israel. After routine taxes the net income was $7,110. per month. Most Israeli families have routine expenses of $5,000 /month (on the average). (Furthermore, there are over 600,000 illegals living in the country as either Jordanian Arabs ( mostly in the Galil) who live and work in Israel, tourists who stay, or Arabs from the PA territories who succeed in living here and find work. Un-official data puts the number of Jews living in Yehuda and The Shomron at 500,000 Israel must fight harder to keep its doctors in the country Israel needs doctors. There are Jewish doctors around the world who may want to make Israel their home. Connecting the two is vital for a country that prides itself on solving difficult problems. https://www.jpost.com/opinion/... SID CAESAR: On the Docks [SPOOF] (CAESAR'S HOUR - VERY rare sketch) Those we have lost Stories of civilians and soldiers killed since Hamas’s onslaught on Israel on October 7, 2023 Every day you can look at another victim and send him/her prayers Those we have lost | The Times of Israel Categories Civilians IDF Israel Defense Forces soldiers and reservists Police officers Israel Police and Border Police officers First responders Local security team members, firefighters and medics Supernova festival Those who attended the Supernova or Psyduck festivals Foreigners Foreign workers, tourists and students See you Sunday bli neder, Shabbat Shalom and Hag Succout Samach We need Mashiach now! What is disliked by you, don't do to others. Be nice and kind and smile! Love Yehuda Lave If you have any comments or questions for me, please don't hit reply as I won't get it, write to me at Yehudalave@gmail.com Yehuda Lave, Spiritual Advisor and Counselor Jerusalem, Jerusalem  Israel 972-585043210 YehudaLave@gmail.com You received this email because you signed up on our website or made a purchase from us. Unsubscribe

Sukkot in Israel: September 25th-October 2nd, 2026 with Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah on October 3 & Check out Chedvata Israel's first Haredi Hesder program combining Torah, college training, and IDF service & UN votes to adopt new map that makes our world look very different & with those we have lost

View in browser Yehuda Lave is an author, journalist, psychologist, rabbi, spiritual teacher, and coach, with degrees in business, psychology and Jewish Law. He works with people from all walks of life and helps them in their search for greater happiness, meaning, business advice on saving money, and spiritual engagement. Love Yehuda Lave Join my blog by sending me an email to YehudaLave@gmail.com If you have any comments or questions for me, please don't hit reply as I won't get it, write to me at Yehudalave@gmail.com The Three Musketeers at the Kotel The Three are Rabbi Yehuda Glick, famous temple mount activist, and former Israel Mk, and then Robert Weinger, the world's greatest shofar blower and seller of Shofars, and myself after we had gone to the 12 gates of the Temple Mount in 2020 to blow the shofar to ask G-d to heal the world from the Pandemic. It was a highlight to my experience in living in Israel and I put it on my blog each day to remember. The articles that I include each day are those that I find interesting, so I feel you will find them interesting as well. I don't always agree with all the points of each article but found them interesting or important to share with you, my readers, and friends. It is cathartic for me to share my thoughts and frustrations with you about life in general and in Israel. As a Rabbi, I try to teach and share the Torah of the G-d of Israel as a modern Orthodox Rabbi. I never intend to offend anyone but sometimes people are offended and I apologize in advance for any mistakes. The most important psychological principle I have learned is that once someone's mind is made up, they don't want to be bothered with the facts, so, like Rabbi Akiva, I drip water (Torah is compared to water) on their made-up minds and hope that some of what I have share sinks in. Love Rabbi Yehuda Lave. Check out Chedvata Israel's first Haredi Hesder program combining Torah, college training, and IDF service Chedvata builds Achdut (unity) as more Haredim join both the army and workforce. Every contribution to Chedvata strengthens Israel in every way- militarily, economically, and socially. 🎥 Enjoy the new video: www.Chedvata.org Excellent is Torah study when combined with a worldly occupation; for the exertion in both causes sin to be forgotten.” Mishnah, Pirkei Avot - Chapter 2, Mishnah 2 Sukkot in Israel: September 25th-October 2nd, 2026 with Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah on October 3 which is Shabbat Sukkot is a celebratory Jewish festival that occurs each fall and is part of the High Holiday season. Just like Passover, Sukkot is one of two week-long festivals celebrated in Israel. It’s a truly unique time to be visiting Israel. The first and last days of Sukkot are national holidays when most businesses will be closed (similar to a regular Shabbat), whilst the intermediary days are semi-regular business days. Many Israelis work half days or take time off to celebrate with their families. The result is that there are loads of activities for Sukkot across Israel. This period is one of the most exciting times to visit the country. In 2026, the Sukkot festival falls between September 25th and October 2nd, while holiday events take place slightly before and after these dates. After Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Israel moves into a time of high festivity with Sukkot. Traditionally, Jewish people will move out of their homes into a self-fashioned hut during the week of Sukkot where they will sleep and eat for the whole week. In Israel, Sukkot signals the end of the summer months. This tradition of sleeping outdoors is one of the last times that many Israelis will camp until the following spring. Many restaurants, bars, and cafes join in on the tradition of serving food in a hut. You’ll most likely find yourself dining under a canopy of bamboo or palm leaves throughout the festival. As a designated time of joy and celebration in the Jewish calendar, Israel comes alive with parades, street parties, and music festivals throughout the week. Simchat Torah: October 2-4, 2026 Following the seven joyous days of Sukkot, we come to the happy holiday of Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah. In the diaspora, the first day is known by its biblical name, Shemini Atzeret. We still dwell in the sukkah, but without a blessing. Yizkor, the memorial for the departed, is also said on this day. The second day is known as Simchat Torah, during which we complete and immediately begin the annual Torah reading cycle. This joyous milestone is marked with dancing, traditionally following seven circuits known as hakafot, as the Torah scrolls are held aloft. Both days are celebrated by nightly candle lighting, festive meals at both night and day, and desisting from work. In Israel, the entire holiday is compacted into one heady 24-hour period On Shabbat October 3 Simchat Torah Hakafot Procedure Simchat Torah Hakafot Procedure - Chabad.org UN votes to adopt new map that makes our world look very different UN votes to adopt new map that makes our world look very different | CNN Those we have lost Stories of civilians and soldiers killed since Hamas’s onslaught on Israel on October 7, 2023 Every day you can look at another victim and send him/her prayers Those we have lost | The Times of Israel Categories Civilians IDF Israel Defense Forces soldiers and reservists Police officers Israel Police and Border Police officers First responders Local security team members, firefighters and medics Supernova festival Those who attended the Supernova or Psyduck festivals Foreigners Foreign workers, tourists and students See you tomorrow bli neder We need Mashiach now! What is disliked by you, don't do to others. Be nice and kind and smile! Love Yehuda Lave If you have any comments or questions for me, please don't hit reply as I won't get it, write to me at Yehudalave@gmail.com Yehuda Lave, Spiritual Advisor and Counselor Jerusalem, Jerusalem  Israel 972-585043210 YehudaLave@gmail.com You received this email because you signed up on our website or made a purchase from us. Unsubscribe