Etrogs are citrons used in the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Here's how this citrus fruit differs from a lemon, and how to use ...
At Sukkot time, many Jews focus on the Four Species – etrog (citron), lulav (palm frond), three hadassim (myrtle twigs), and ...
Finding the perfect etrog for Sukkot can be a challenge. Here are the things you need to look for to find a kosher etrog at ...
In the world of antique Judaica, it appears that containers made specifically for the purpose of holding an etrog is a rather late development, as the oldest verified etrog boxes... date no earlier th ...
The midrash examines why these particular species were chosen, focusing on their unique physical characteristics, noting that ...
Not this year. This year, few congregants would boast an etrog of their own. The sage was perturbed. In the afternoon, a messenger breathlessly barged into the sage’s study, “People are panicked!
and may Hashem who is good repay you for your work to give merit to those who are eager to fulfill the mitzvah of “and you shall take for yourself a beautiful fruit” [i.e., an etrog ...
Sukkot is a seven-day festival and a very sacred holiday for many Jews. This year it began Wednesday evening. The most ...
The sukkah must have at least two full walls and part of a third wall. The two full walls should be at least 7 tefachim wide ...