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During the time of the Temple, the Jewish peo- ple all gathered from near and far in the Holy city of Jerusalem. They came togeth- er as a community to read selections from the Torah during Chol HaMoed. It was important for the Jewish Nation to gather in Jerusalem at the Temple, after all of the hardships they had been through and survived. Sukkot is a holiday sur- rounding the act of ushpizin, a word stemming from Arabic, or in English, welcoming guests. It is a mitzvah to gather guests to enjoy a meal with one another inside of a sukkah. Inviting guests during this holiday is just one way the Jewish people form com- munity. Community is so import- ant to us; it is the founda- tion of Jewish traditions as well as culture. It is stated in the Torah, “You shall rejoice on your festival” (Deuteronomy 16:14). When it comes to Sukkot in the Torah, we recognize this act of welcoming others when Abraham, our first patriarch, sat outside of his tent waiting to invite guests inside, so that he could serve them a well-prepared meal as well as make them feel at home. Additionally, our Sages expressed that true joy is shared joy, which is why sharing our space with guests on Sukkot brings forth so much joy. The Jewish people cele- brate Sukkot for seven days, this is because we reference inviting one of the “found- ing fathers” each day. The first day represents inviting Abraham, which brings us love. The second day rep- resents Isaac, which brings us discipline. The third is Jacob, bringing us truth; the fourth is Moses, bringing forth endurance. The fifth, repre- senting Aaron, brings humil- ity, the sixth, Joseph, bears connection, and the seventh, David, brings us leadership. For example, the act of ushpizin can be related to the community at Leeza’s Cafe, a restaurant my family has been dining at for as long as I can remember. We have established a meaningful relationship with Liza, the owner, as well as her kind- hearted employees. I am always greeted with a smile, and the employees will even sit down with my family and talk to us about what- ever may be interesting at the time. I always leave the restaurant feeling a sense of community and joy. The connections that Liza and her staff have estab- lished with the community, I believe, is one of the many reasons that everyone enjoys this restaurant so much. It is safe to say that Liza and her staff are constantly doing the good deed of welcoming guests, just like the Jewish people do during the seven days of Sukkot. Erin Starr is a senior at Frankel Jewish Academy. PURELY COMMENTARY Erin Starr