Simchat Torah and Shmini Atzeret

Beans, Fear & Simchat Torah: A Spiritual Recipe for the Heart & Soul

Rav Kook's innovative explanation of why lentils should only be eaten once a month, but not every day, deals with the difference between Yom Kippur and Sukkot/Simchat Torah, and the (rare) place for fear of death & punishment, as opposed to awe and love, which are our primary stress.

Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tishrei 5786