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Guide to Buying the Four Species for Sukkot

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By אריה יואלי

First reported by Arutz Sheva · 3 hours ago

What happened

A guide explains how to choose the Four Species for Sukkot, emphasizing that they must not be stolen and should ideally be from Israel. Specific criteria are provided for the lulav, etrog, hadas, and aravah to ensure they are kosher for the holiday.

  • 01Ensure the Four Species are not stolen and are from Israel.
  • 02The lulav must be straight, 35cm long, with closed top leaves.
  • 03The etrog should be yellow, blemish-free, and at least egg-sized.
  • 04Hadas branches must be 25cm and have a triangular structure.
  • 05Aravah must be 25cm, fresh, and have at least one leaf per branch.
  • 06First day of Sukkot on Shabbat waives some strict requirements.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Guide to Buying the Four Species for Sukkot
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Religious Zionist Rabbis Select Prized Etrogs and Lulavs for Sukkot

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