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Why did miracles occur when Yaakov returned to pray at Beis El after initially passing by? The shiur develops Yaakov's unique awareness that space itself is created, not absolute - everything exists within Divine reality. This consciousness of unity is what the sukkah teaches through its halachic transcendence of physical limitations, demanding we expand beyond our personal 'dalet amos' to feel genuinely connected to every Jew's welfare.
This shiur examines the profound connection between Yaakov Avinu and the festival of Sukkos (סוכות), beginning with the verse 'V'Yaakov nasa Sukosah' where Yaakov builds sukkos and calls the place by that name. The Zohar teaches that each of the three Avos corresponds to a festival - Avrohom to Pesach (פסח), Yitzchok to Shavuos, and Yaakov to Sukkos - but what defines this connection? The analysis begins with Rashi (רש"י)'s difficult explanation of Yaakov's dream at Beis El. Rather than stopping to pray at the holy site on his way to Charan, Yaakov continued his journey. When he realized his oversight, he decided to return, experiencing the miracle of kfitzas haderech (shortened travel) and having Har Moriah move toward him. The question arises: why would miracles occur to benefit someone who seemingly made an error?
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