Ushpizin

(from a Farbrengen on Sukkos 5774). Short Version. Ideas from Ushpizin: 1) We are meeting the Ushpizin when we walk into Hashem’s space (the Mitzva of Sukka), 2) It is the idea of ‘Panim Chadashos’ (like at Sheva Brachos) to keep the Simcha of Sukkos fresh for seven days, 3) It is a Shmira as the Sukka (like Chanuka lights) takes us into the streets, 4) The Ushpizin are our inner selves like the idea of Neshama Yesaira on Shabbos.

Longer Version Part One. Ideas from Ushpizin: 1) We are meeting the Ushpizin when we walk into Hashem’s space (the Mitzva of Sukka), 2) It is the idea of ‘Panim Chadashos’ (like at Sheva Brachos) to keep the Simcha of Sukkos fresh for seven days,

Part Two. 3) It is a Shmira as the Sukka (like Chanuka lights) takes us into the streets,

Part Three. 4) The Ushpizin are our inner selves like the idea of Neshama Yesaira on Shabbos.