A תלמיד חכם, speaking of the importance of unity, observed that it is exemplified by the ארבע מינים. When the ארבע מינים are united during סוכות, we hug them and bless them. But on הושענה רבה, when the ערבות are in effect פורש מן הציבור and stand alone, they are beaten on the ground.
05/07/2020