Sephardic Chief Rabbi Inspects Prized Citrons for Sukkot

The Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, meticulously inspected a selection of high-quality Moroccan citrons (etrogim) intended for use in the Sukkot holiday ritual. The inspection took place at the Rabbi's residence.

Rabbi Maimon Ben-Yishai, chairman of the council in Ma'ale Adumim, presented the citrons to Rabbi Yosef. This annual tradition involves Rabbi Yosef examining the etrogim from the "Badoosh Moroccan Etrogim" house, viewing the task as a religious obligation.

The Sukkot holiday, also known as the Festival of Tabernacles, is a major Jewish festival during which celebrants traditionally dwell in temporary huts or booths and take the "Four Species," which include the etrog.