Sparks of Chassidus A Mitzvah Of Unity: The Mitzvah of Daled Minim represent unity in many factors: Makes unity amongst the Sefiros of Atzilus:[1] In general the mitzvah of the four species represents unity of the Jewish people, which is apparent in each of the four species as will […]
Split Leaves
Leaves have split: [1] If majority of the leaves have split in two, in majority of their length, the Arava is Pasul. [1] 647/7 Bookmark
Taking Esrog of Shemita of Eretz Yisrael to Diaspora
May one who is traveling to the Diaspora for Sukkos take with him an Israeli Esrog of Otzer Beis Din [after Shemita]?[1] It is permitted to take one’s personal Esrog with him to the Diaspora. One must make sure after Sukkos that the Esrog is properly guarded as Kedushas […]
Dryness
Dry Leaves:[1] If majority of the leaves have dried it is invalid.[2] The definition: The definition of dry is if the leaves have dried to the extent they lost their coloring and have turned white.[3] If they have not yet turned white they are valid even if they are dried […]
Purchasing a Shemitah Esrog
May one sell or purchase a Shemita Esrog? In the Sukkos of the eighth year the Esrog of Jewish owned fields in Eretz Yisrael is treated as Kedushas Sheviis and hence may only be purchased through Otzer Beis Din, or Havlah as explained next. Otzer Beis Din: A Halachilcly […]
Missing leaves
Leaves fell off:[1] If majority of the Arava leaves fell off the Arava, it is Pasul.[2] One must be very careful regarding this matter, especially when inserting it into the binding of the Lulav, that this not cause the leaves to come off. [Thus it is advisable to check the […]
Tithes-Maaser
Tithes-Using an Esrog from Eretz Yisrael:[1] An esrog which is forbidden to be eaten is not kosher. Therefore one must be certain that an esrog from Israel has had all its tithes removed and is not orlah (fruits grown within first three years of the tree). Esrogim from outside […]
Length
Length:[1] The length of the Aravos must be at least three Tefachim. How much is three Tefachim? Some Poskim rule that every Tefach is 4 Agudlin and hence three Tefachim is 12 Agudlin [24cm.] Others rules that each Tefach is 3.33 Agudlin and hence three Tefach is 10 Agudlin […]
Calabria
Calabria: There is a tradition handed from the Alter Rebbe to use specifically the Yanovar esrog for the Daled Minim for reasons known to him. It is called Yanover in reference to the region of growth in Italy.[1] A possible reason for this tradition may be since Italy is referred […]
Identity
The identity of the Aravos:[1] The Torah states that one is to take a Arvei Nachal. This refers to the willow branch. Its Signs:[2] The following are the signs of a Kosher Arava. A red stem:[3] This means that the Arava comes from a tree that grows red stems. […]
