Etrog

Aln agronomist on the pitom - and a thought for Simchat Torah

The etrog should be kept away from moisture. This is in order to preserve its beauty for the entire duration of Sukkot.

Be an etrog!

You have the choice to be any one of the Four Species.

Anger over Deri's 'five thousand dollar etrog' claim

The leader of Shas drew suspicions by claiming that his etrog was worth $5,000 in cash - a sum forbidden under Israeli law.

Asia: Most Jews opt for an imported etrog over one grown locally

Why most Asian Jews use imported etrogs on Sukkot even though their countries grow the fruit.

Why Morocco's etrog industry is booming this year

This Sukkot, peace and Jewish agricultural law have Morocco’s etrog industry blossoming.

To really celebrate Sukkot, come to the Land of Israel!

An Etrog Tree Doesn’t Grow in Brooklyn.

A gift of love

The only way to mend a heart seared by the shofar blast ending Yom Kippur is with joy, that of choosing an etrog for His sake.

Trump White House brokers the (etrog) deal of the century

Trump administration's last minute-effort circumvented pandemic restrictions, enabled import of 100,000 etrogs for Sukkot festival.

Office of the Chief Rabbi

What do Abraham and an etrog have in common?

The Chief Rabbi’s D’var Torah for Sukkot: Abraham the Patriarch symbolizes the fruit that never falls off the tree.

Hundreds of etrogs held up at airport in England

Animal and Plant Health Agency holds up shipment at Manchester Airport under new and stricter regulations.

Plum-size etrog marks first for Holland

Holland sees first naturally grown etrog fruit in decades following scorching summer.

How a Chinese fruit became a Sukkot symbol

Researcher says Jews have been using the etrog since the Second Temple Period, explains how it came to be used on Sukkot.

The Tu B'Shevat recipe you can't miss

Everyone at your Tu B'Shevat party will marvel at this Etrog Compote.

6,300 lulavs and etrogs for IDF soldiers

Sorting 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 etrog

Chabad rabbi explains etrog crisis, and why he has to be extra careful with inspections.

Sanctions on Russia won't affect Jewish holiday

Italian sanctions on Russia will not affect export of etrog fruits for Sukkot holiday, rabbi says.

Major etrog shortage expected this Sukkot

Harsh winter in Calabria region of Italy destroys 80% of etrogs exported for use during Sukkot.

The Mystery in Sukkot Commemoration

Yeshiva Dean Caught Smuggling Etrogs

Airport 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.”

The French Connection: Etrog Smuggler Arrested at BGI Airport

A French national has been arrested trying to enter the country with fragrant contraband -- 228 etrogs (citrons) for Sukkot.

Ministry to Tourists: Bring the Etrog, Leave the Lulav Behind

Visitors to Israel for Sukkot may bring an etrog with them, but not a lulav. The reason: Preventing agricultural disease in Israel.

TSA: Lulavim and Etrogim Can Be Carried Through Airports

Jews traveling with lulavim and etrogim during Sukkot will be able to carry them through US airports.

Israeli Customs Officers Find Undeclared Etrogim

Israeli customs employees confiscate more than 300 Etrogim brought into the country without a permit and on which taxes weren't paid.