As the festival of Succot approaches, Jewish communities around the world prepare to complete the annual Torah reading cycle with the final portion, Vezot Haberacha, and immediately begin anew with Bereishit. Commentators note a profound connection between the last letter of the Torah, 'Lamed', and the first letter, 'Bet', which together form the Hebrew word for 'heart'. This symbolizes the Torah as the lifeblood and spiritual center of the Jewish people. The tradition of finishing and restarting the Torah during Succot highlights the holiday's unique emphasis on reflection, renewal, and the enduring purpose of the commandments, as expressed in the mitzvah of dwelling in the sukkah. Succot thus serves as a time to rejuvenate the collective heart and spirit of the community, reminding all of the deeper meaning and continuity found within the Torah.