Four Species Watch: The Four Species market in Mahane YehudaJerusalem's famed Mahane Yehuda market is believed to be one of the largest market's for the Four Species in the country. Challenging Rabbinate, Tzohar certifies Four Species as KosherTzohar Rabbinical Organization certifies four species as Kosher for the first time, ahead of new Kashrut label launch. Jews now forbidden to carry Four Species on Temple MountPolice legal adviser rules that Jews are prohibited from bringing the Four Species to the Temple Mount during Sukkot holiday. Major etrog shortage expected this SukkotHarsh winter in Calabria region of Italy destroys 80% of etrogs exported for use during Sukkot. Israeli 4 Species Farmers Threatened by Shmitta IgnoranceIgnorance of laws of sabbatical year means many Jews falsely believe they can't buy from Jewish farmers; damage could be irreversible. First Day of Sukkot CelebratedJews began marking the seven day holiday in which they eat and sleep inside temporary structures called sukkot. The Exile is a Succah - Come Home!Two stories for Sukkot: One parable and one beautiful instance of the Jewish spirit. Video: Activist Shakes Lulav on Temple MountTemple activist Michael Fuah performed the Sukkot mitzvah of shaking the lulav without being noticed. Trick or Treat – Halloween or Sukkot?Only in America: A black church leader uses the Lulav and Etrog for services on Halloween. “It helps keep children off the streets.” New Gadget Makes for a Better SukkotThe Kanfot Hadar company has come up with the perfect tool to make carrying the four species, the tallit and the siddur on Sukkot a simple task. Israeli Customs Officers Find Undeclared EtrogimIsraeli customs employees confiscate more than 300 Etrogim brought into the country without a permit and on which taxes weren't paid. |
