Nobody likes a broken Pitam during Succos. You've been putting so much energy in finding that perfect Etrog and you probably want to see it survive through the holiday.
There are many Esrog Boxes and Esrog Cases to choose from. Take a look at this lovely Velvet Esrog box: This colorful, velvet etrog box is beautifully decorated to add a great touch to your Sukkot and it comes with a magnetic snap closure for maximum security.
The one and only Yair Emanuel has a selection of unique esrog boxes just like this Jeruslam design box. This stunning wooden Esrog box is hand – painted using acrylic colors and then finished with three layers of lacquer.
This Sterling Silver Esrog box can make the perfect gift this Succos. The traditional design features a classic pattern and a snug fit for a decent sized etrog.
If you are looking for that special esrog case, or just the esrog itself, or maybe an esrog with lulav - you can find them all at www.Eichlers.com your one-stop holiday store.
Take a look at your Esrog. On one end of the esrog you’ll find the stem that connects to the tree. On the other side there needs to be a Kosher Pitam.
The pitam is the big deal. Scientists will call it stigma. We’ll call it “Fragile”. You see, if your nice little esrog has a pitam, then you need to be extra careful not to break it. If it breaks – we have a problem and you must call the rabbi. But! If you get an esrog that grew (!) without a pitam – you’re good to go. That’s why many people prefer to buy a “pitamless” esrog in the first place.
What's Missing?Because the esrog is so precious, it’s recommended to protect it during Sukkot. The esrog is usually wrapped in flex fibers and stored in a unique esrog box. There are many beautiful esrog cases, some are made of decorated silver, and others are made of velvet, wood or even leather. Remember to complete the set and get a Lulav (frond of a palm tree), Hadass (branch with leaves of the myrtle tree) and Aravah (branch and leaves of the willow tree)
If you are looking for that special esrog case, or just the esrog itself, or maybe an esrog with a lulav, you can find them all at www.Eichlers.com – the world’s Judaica store.
The Torah commands us to take “Pri Eitz Hadar” and lucky for us – it turned out to be the Etrog or Esrog, a citric fruit which grows on a tree full of needle like thorns.
Yes, the esrogim are growing all year long. They endure everything and don’t really care if it’s snowing, if it’s raining, if it’s hot or cold – they are stubbornly persistent (I think it reminds me of a certain religion).
If you’ve never seen an esrog, just think about a lemon. A weird lemon. In the ritual of Sukkot, the esrog, which has a nice taste and a nice smell, represents those of us who have both the Torah and good deeds (all of us I’m sure). How to choose an Esrog? We have to be careful when choosing an esrog and follow strict guidelines.
- Your typical esrog is about 5 inches long and it has a bumpy rind to it.
- The esrog should be oblong shaped and a completely round esrog is not kosher!
- The bottom side of the esrog should also be larger than the top.
- It should have a nice yellow color to it, and no black spots or discoloration of any kind.
- In one end of the esrog you’ll find the stem that connects to the tree.
- At the other side there needs to be a Pitam.
Patish, masmer
nikach maher.
Sukah liv'not,
banim uvanot.
Later on, the kids even pick up wood to build the Sukkah. Hammer? Nail? Patish? Masmer? Are we in the desert? With the latest greatest Sukkahs, the song should go like this:
The Schach snaps,
To a beg will collapse,
I’m not a meshuga,
It’s the pop-up Sukkah
Yes, the Pop-Up Sukkah is light weight and requires no tools to assemble. It folds to 1 inch (!) carrying case and features a tear resistant floor, 2 screened windows and shades, and the Schach is included.
If you’re planning to travel during Sukkot, you might want to check out the "Sukkah on the Go" the super Portable Sukkah. This new portable Sukkah snaps together in under five minutes with absolutely no tools necessary. It will fit into any trunk and meets airline standards for check-in, if you want to have a Sukkah in the sky.
Even if you're looking for a more traditional Sukkah, you can find everything you need visiting the Succos Center at http://www.eichlers.com/, your one-stop High-Holiday-Shop.