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.
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