The Sukkah's spiritual energy invites the souls of Judaism's seven great leaders to partake in the divine light on Earth.
Each day of Sukkot, all seven souls are present, but each takes his turn
to lead the other six. Collectively these transcendent guests are known
as Ushpizin, the Aramaic word meaning "guests." To welcome these
illustrious souls, many have the custom to recite a lengthy mystical
invitation upon entering the Sukkah for the first time. Additionally,
many invite the Ushpizin each time they partake of a meal in the Sukkah.
Some Sephardic Jews even have the custom of setting aside an
ornately-decorated chair covered with fine cloth and holy books.
- Avraham represents love and kindness
- Itzack represents restraint and personal strength
- Yaacov represents beauty and truth
- Moshè represents eternality and dominance through Torah
- Aaron represents empathy and receptivity to divine splendor
- Yoseph represents holiness and the spiritual foundation
- David represents the establishment of the kingdom of Heaven on Earth
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