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Culture08:09 · 15m ago

Rabbi Landau Selects Etrog for Sukkot Holiday

By ישראל זאב לוונטהל לוונטהל
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
The story · English

Rabbi David Landau, a prominent Sephardic rabbinic leader, was seen selecting an etrog, one of the four species used in the Sukkot holiday rituals. The selection took place in preparation for the upcoming festival.

The etrog, a citron fruit, is a central element in the observance of Sukkot, which commemorates the Israelites' wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt. The four species are waved together during specific prayers.

Rabbi Landau's choice of etrog is considered significant within his community, reflecting the importance placed on the proper selection of ritual items for Jewish holidays. The event was documented with photographs.

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