Length:[1] The length of the spine of the Lulav must be four Tefach. If the Hadassim or Aravos are more than three Tefach than the spine of the Lulav must be at least one Tefach higher than the Hadassim and Aravos. How much is four Tefachim? Some Poskim rule that […]
Showing to Rav
Showing the species to a Rav: Due to the vast amount of Halachos involved in the kashrus of the four species it is strongly recommended that one show them to a Rav to make sure it fulfills the Halachic requirements, and to verify what level of hiddur it has. Due […]
The identity
The identity of the Lulav:[1] The Torah states that one is to take a Kapos Temarim. This refers to a branch that grows on a date palm. Q&A Are branches from the male palm trees that do not grow dates valid? Yes. It is not necessary for the palm […]
Sukkah after Sukkos
What is one to do with the Sukkah after Sukkos?[1] After Sukkos one is not required to bury the wood used for Sechach and it may be used and benefited from as one sees fit. Nevertheless it is proper to beware not to use it for a belittling use as […]
Sukkah Decorations-The Custom
Noiy Sukkah-Sukkah decorations: The Custom:[1] It is a widespread and old age custom amongst Jewry to decorate the Sukkah with different fruits, ornaments, and valuables.[2] It is a Mitzvah to do so.[3] This is done to express beautification of the Mitzvah, and it is thus fit to be done […]
13. Benefiting from the Sukkah & making use of its Sechach or Walls:
13. Benefiting from the Sukkah & making use of its Sechach or Walls: A. Using the Sechach of the Sukkah for other purposes:[1] The Sechach of the Sukkah is Biblically holy and is considered like the Hekdesh of Kodshim. Hence, it is Biblically[2] forbidden to use the wood of the […]
The material of the walls-What materials may be used? May one use a sheet or synthetic fabric?
The material of the walls:[1] All materials are valid for a Sukkah [if it does not move with a common wind[2] as explained in Halacha B]. Even if the material does not lend shade to the Sukkah[3] [such as glass or transparent plastic], and hence it gives off more sun […]
The Walls-Dimensions, Number, Criteria of Validity
This is an embedded Microsoft Office document, powered by Office. 6. The dimensions of the Sukkah: A. The height: Minimum height:[1] The Sukkah must have minimum height of 10 Tefachim [82 cm.[2]]. If its height is less than ten Tefach high, it is invalid. The height is measured from the […]
Areas without Sechach
May one eat under an area in the Sukkah that is not covered [is open to the sky]? If the area is less than 3×3 Tefach it is permitted to eat under the area. If the uncovered area stretches from wall to wall, then if it is three Tefach wide, […]
Sechach extends past wall
Sechach that extends past the walls of a Sukkah: Contains two extending walls:[1] If a Sukkah contains Sechach that extends past the back wall of the Sukkah, and the two horizontal walls likewise extend past the back wall, then if that area is at least 7x 7 Tefachim, it is […]
