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What is the connection between the seven Clouds of Glory and Aharon 17 vaikra
Hakohen? Why is Sukkot celebrated immediately following the Yamim
Nora’im? Why do we continue to commemorate the Clouds of Glory by
celebrating Sukkot in our days?
The Clouds of Glory signify the unity of Am Yisrael, since they enclosed
all of Bnei Yisrael, protecting them from all harm. Since Aharon
symbolized love of peace, he is linked to the Clouds, which signify unity.
The festival of Sukkot occurs immediately following the Yamim Nora’im,
because precisely at the time when Am Yisrael achieve atonement for their
sins between man and Hashem, they are reminded to correct misdeeds
between man and his fellow by building the sukkah, which represents the
Clouds of Glory, symbolizing peace. We also celebrate Sukkot in our
days, because of its symbolic implications, which is an important lesson
for all generations, since it is the foundation for Am Yisrael’s existence.

Hashem raised Har Sinai over Am Yisrael to compel them to accept the
Torah. It seems that this coercion contradicts free will. However, because
Am Yisrael had already acquired the virtue of unity when they proclaimed
“We will do and we will obey!” as one unit, Hashem wanted them to
continue conducting themselves in this manner, since only unity ensures
their existence.