BODY AND SOUL
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On Sukkot, we use four diverse plant species for a daily ritual – Etrog, Lulav, Hadassim, and Aravot. What is the purpose of this daily ritual, and what is the significance of these four species? And why are they connected to “joy”? An amazing piece from the Nesivos Sholom offers a fabulous explanation that ties everything together.
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