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Culture16:26 · 1h ago

Top Rabbis Inspect Moroccan Citrons for Sukkot Ritual

By כיכר השבת, חיים רוזנבוים
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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Leading rabbis in Israel are meticulously selecting etrogs (citrons) for the upcoming Sukkot holiday, a tradition observed between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Photographer Shuki Lerer documented the process, showing prominent rabbis examining Moroccan etrogs from the 'Badoch Moroccan Etrogim' company.

The rabbis are carefully inspecting the etrogs for flaws, paying close attention to the stem (uketz), the protrusion at the blossom end (pitem), and the overall shape, ensuring they meet the strict requirements for the ritual. This practice of selecting the arba minim (four species) well before the High Holidays is a long-standing custom aimed at enhancing the observance of the mitzvah.

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