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Daily Thought
On Sukkot, we hold together four diverse forms of life and make a blessing. If one is missing—no mitzvah, no blessing. One is the Lulav—a date-palm frond. The taste of the date represents the taste of Torah study. The Lulav represents those whose lives are filled with Torah study. Another is the Hadas—a myrtle branch. The myrtle’s pleasant aroma pleases all around, just as one whose life is filled with mitzvahs is appreciated by all wherever he goes. Another is the Etrog—a citron fruit. It has both taste and a beautiful aroma. Some people divide their life project between studying Torah and doing mitzvahs—emphasizing the harmony of...