Description
This presentation deals with the ethics and philosophy of the festival of Sukkot (Tabernacles) through scripture, rabbinic literature, and folk tales. The festival emphasizes care of the earth and of the poor, our independence on the natural world, and our obligation to protect it.
Rabbi Paul Citrin received his BA in history from UCLA and a MA in Hebrew letters and ordination from Hebrew Union College. He has been a congregational rabbi for over forty years, a social activist, an interfaith worker, and an author of five books. His passion is teaching, and he welcomes Oasis opportunities.