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It is a Torah command (Leviticus ch. 23). At the same time, the sages found many symbolisms in the Lulav and Etrog; one example being that the Lulav symbolizes the spine, while the Etrog hints to the heart.
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∙ 9y agoThe lulav symbolizes our spine, and the etrog symbolizes our heart. In kabala, the lulav is the sephirah of Yesod, and the etrog is the sephirah of Malchut.
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The 4 species have been taken to describe the four types of Jews. The etrog has both taste and smell -- corresponding to Jews with both Torah learning and good deeds. The lulav has taste but not fragrance -- corresponding to Jews with learning but few deeds. The myrtle has smell but no taste -- corresponding too those with little learning but great deeds. And the willow has neither. In holding them together and waving them as a unit, we symbolically unite all four.
Of course, there are always alternative explanations. One anthropologist suggested that the lulav and etrog are an obvious phallic symbol, one that would be more obvious if jews held two etrogs at the base of the lulav.
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Are there any similarities to Sukkot?
Sukkot is a harvest holiday and is relatively similar to Thanksgiving in the USA (aside from all of the ritual Jewish elements - such as building the the succah and shaking the lulav and etrog.)
How many different kinds of branches is the lulav made of?
The lulav is a palm branch used as one of the four species on the Sukkot festival. It is tied together with three myrtle branches (hadassim) and two willow branches (aravot). The last of the 4 species is the etrog (citron, looks rather like a lemon) which is held in the other hand at the same time.
Who eats a Lulav on Purim?
The one-eyed purple Lulav eater.
What are some good etrog recipes?
There are a selection of etrog recipes avaialble online (called "citron" in English), including etrog jam, etrog syrup, etrog cake, and etrog vodka. But I've read that etrogs are extremely high in pesticides since they are sold for ritual purposes & not for eating. The nicer they are, the more expensive they are, thus the extra pesticides.
What can you do on sukkot?
Sukkot's beginning and end days have the traditional restrictions of yomim tovim and the middle days have the traditional restrictions of hol ha-moed. In terms of specific "Sukkot-ish" things, there is building the sukka or hut and performing the rituals with the four plant species (the lulav and the etrog).
What has the author Sorel Etrog written?
Sorel Etrog has written: 'Sorel Etrog' -- subject(s): Canadian Sculpture, Exhibitions, Sculpture, Canadian
When did Sorel Etrog die?
Sorel Etrog died on February 26, 2014, in Toronto, Canada.
What does the lemon symbolize in Judaism?
The lemon is really a called a etrog and is the fruit from a citron tree. It is however, commonly called a lemon or a lemon-like fruit. The etrog is used in the Jewish holiday of Sukkot and is part of the 4 species. The four species are the lulav, the hadass, the aravah, and the etrog and each has a symbolic meaning in Judaism but its easier to understand the symbolism of the lemon if we consider all of the species.The first explanation is that:The lulav (date palm fronds) has taste but no smell, symbolizing those who study Torah but do not possess good deeds.The hadass (leaves froma myrtle tree) has a good smell but no taste, symbolizing those who possess good deeds but do not study Torah.The aravah (leaves from a willow tree) has neither taste nor smell, symbolizing those who lack both Torah and good deeds.The etrog has both a good taste and a good smell, symbolizing those who have both Torah and good deeds.The second explanation is that:Each of the species represents a body part because their leaves or shape resembles a body part. The meaning is that each part comes together to make mitzvot (good deeds) such as studying Torah as you need posture, good sight, ability to recite, and heart in what you are doing!Lulav - the spineHadass - the eyeAravah - the mouthEtrog - the heart
When was Sorel Etrog born?
Sorel Etrog was born on August 29, 1933, in Iasi, Iasi, Romania.
What is the Hebrew word for etrog?
etrog (אתרוג) is already Hebrew. It's the Hebrew word for "citron," a yellow citrus fruit.
What is the fruit ETROG?
its a typue of pear
What is an Etrog?
Etrog is a type of citrus, considered one of the parents of lemons. it also has a religious significance to Jews on the holyday called "sucot"
