Good Fences Make Good Roofs

Cain and Abel’s story in Genesis illuminates a commandment found later in Deuteronomy.

The peculiar ritual that follows a murder reminds the community of their duty to care for one another.

The addition of Shemini Atzeret to the Sukkot holiday shows God's desire to be close to His people.

While Sukkot is best known for its particularistic themes, it also contains many universal messages.

The proximity of Yom Kippur and Sukkot on the Hebrew calendar suggests a deeper connection between the two holidays.