A Sukkot reflection: Not all homes are intended to be temporary
When my godfather and great-uncle Howard passed away in 2020, I had the honor of speaking at a memorial gathering for him that happened to occur in the midst of Sukkot. I wanted to take…
Assessment
A personal essay uses Sukkot to frame a eulogy for a man whose life defied easy categorization. The writer's choice to explain the holiday to a non-Jewish audience mirrors the holiday's own theme of impermanence. The piece suggests that some lives, like temporary shelters, are not meant to be permanent structures. Watch for how the author connects Howard's roles as storyteller and teacher to the idea of dwelling in transition.