 The Tu B'Shevat recipe you can't missEveryone at your Tu B'Shevat party will marvel at this Etrog Compote. 6,300 lulavs and etrogs for IDF soldiersSorting of about 6,300 lulavs and etrogs to be used by soldiers during holiday season taking place this week.. Why some Jews are paying $500 for an Italian etrogChabad rabbi explains etrog crisis, and why he has to be extra careful with inspections. Sanctions on Russia won't affect Jewish holidayItalian sanctions on Russia will not affect export of etrog fruits for Sukkot holiday, rabbi says. Major etrog shortage expected this SukkotHarsh winter in Calabria region of Italy destroys 80% of etrogs exported for use during Sukkot. The Mystery in Sukkot CommemorationThe events of Sukkot impacted forever upon our consciousness. Yeshiva Dean Caught Smuggling EtrogsAirport customs authorities nab about 400 etrogs which three passengers tried to smuggle into Israel. 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.” Etrog Smuggler Arrested at Ben Gurion AirportA French national has been arrested trying to enter the country with fragrant contraband -- 228 etrogs (citrons) for Sukkot. Ministry: Bring the Etrog, Leave the Lulav BehindVisitors to Israel for Sukkot may bring an etrog with them, but not a lulav. The reason: Preventing agricultural disease in Israel. Four Species OK in AirportsJews traveling with lulavim and etrogim during Sukkot will be able to carry them through US airports. Unpaid Etrogim Found in AirportIsraeli customs employees confiscate more than 300 Etrogim brought into the country without a permit and on which taxes weren't paid. |
