Question:

Why do we celebrate Sukkot immediately after the High Holidays?

Answer:

We have all made resolutions to become better people for the new year. But have we really changed? Whether we have promised to curb our temper, become more generous, go to Shul more often or quit a bad habit, it is much easier to say than to do. Often a sincere resolution is forgotten as quickly as it was made.

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Question:

As you know, I started a new job a couple of months ago. Not only am I loving it, but I'm even making some money!

My problem: next week is Rosh Hashanah and I want to attend your services. I really enjoyed them last year. It was the first time in my life that I was able to follow the prayers and find some meaning in them. But the last thing I need is my boss on my case for missing work. I really don't think he will understand. Yom Kippur is on Saturday, so I won't miss it, but can't I skip Rosh Hashanah? G-d doesn't want me to be unemployed again...does He?

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