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:
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.
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.
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.
Of course that both the Sukkah and the Schach are 100% Kosher certified.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.
The package comes with all parts including the snap-together-frame, water resistant tarp walls and bamboo mat. Weighing a total of only 18 pounds, the Sukkah assembles to a comfortable 40"x40"x80".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.
This is simply a genius idea – I mean, how can a traveler easily carry and study a 2,711 page book? If that book is the Talmud, the wise traveler obtains the ShasPod, an Apple iPod packed with audio commentary on this massive compendium of Jewish oral law. Brilliant!
Click here to listen to a sample lecture: Mesechet Berachot Tape 1 - Side A (31:19)
Technical knowledge of mp3 downloading is not necessary, and in fact, a computer is not even necessary. As one person commented, it is almost like having “your rebbe in your pocket!”
The ShasPod is available to purchase at www.Eichlers.com - the world's Judaica Store.
It’s the summer vacation and your kinderlach are playing Monopoly? Maybe instead of Get Out of Jail card, they should have a Get Out of Egypt card?
Let your children learn Jewish history instead of Western Capitalism with the Let My People Go board game! Of course that youngest goes first, draws a card, follows the fun rhymes and moves his playing piece around the Egyptian board.
For lunch, you can try Schmear - The Build-A-Bagel Card Game.
Your kids just love CandyLand? How can you be sure if the candies in the game do not contain gelatin? That’s why you owe them KosherLand the Board Game!
These educational Jewish boardgames are all available at www.Eichlers.com the World's Judaica Store.
Now it's easier than ever to buy a new certified kosher Tzitzis online, without worrying about size or material. The new Eichler's Tzitzis Wizard is incorporates the latest technology and the best Tzitzis on the market.
Here's how it works. First you choose Adult or Child size. Let's go with Adult.
Then you choose your lineage. If you are not sure, choose Ashkenazic.
Now you need to choose the fabric, let's say Cotton:
Size...
And Style...
And you are good to go. Isn't it cool? Chances are, you will not find another place where you'd be able to create your on Tzitzis like Eichler's. So go ahead, visit www.Eichlers.com and have fun with our Tzitzis Wizard.