Daled Minim Archives

Do we say שהחיינו on cooked esrog jam?

We do not make שהחיינו on an Esrog, especially esrog jam. Sources: שאינו ניכר אם הוא משנה זו לפי שדר באילנו משנה לשנה - יפ״ל א, או״ח רכה,…

Do Hoshaanos have the same din as Aravos in regard to being from the top of the branch?

In other words, can I go and cut many Hoshaanos from one branch of a willow? Answer: If the tip is chopped off it is not valid. רמ"א…

Once I remove the rings from my Lulav before Hallel do I have to put them back before others use the Lulav?

Strictly speaking, there is no need to do so, unless there’s a concern it might get ruined otherwise. Still, if they wish to follow the common custom of shaking…

Can we shake Lulav (or blow Shofar), specifically for mivtzoim purposes, from after Alos Hashachar?

No. But if one did so they are Yotze Bedieved. Also, if that is the only time they will end up shaking Lulav, it may - and should -…

Do I need to say “מתנה על מנת להחזיר” if someone is using my Lulav for הלל?

There’s no need, in general, to do so only on the first day, and in chutz laaretz, the second day. Nonetheless, the Chabad custom is to do so throughout…

A Mivtza Lulav Question: “Can you please hold my Lulav while I tie my shoe?”

Question: If I'm on Mivtzoim and I ask someone to shake Lulav and he doesn't want to, it's he yotzei if I tell him to "hold my Lulav for…

Lulav & Esrog Set For My Young Children

A quote from the Day-To-Day Halachic Sukkos Guide: The father of a boy who knows how to shake the lulav according to its laws is obligated to purchase a…

What is the Rebbe’s Minhag in how many Haddasim to use? Is there a specific reason why Chassidim shouldn’t use that amount?

It is the Chabad custom to add multiple Haddasim to the standard three, adding at least another three. The greater the number of additional Haddasim, the better. In Sefer…

What is the source for adding more than three Hadasim?

I have a family relative that was Litvish and is becoming Chabad. He wants to add Extra Hadasim on his Lulav like The Chabad Minhag is, but his direct…

Is one able to shake Lulav and Esrog with gloves on his hands?

No. Sources: חיי״א קמח, י. זכר יהוסף או״ח רכז. שד״ח ד מינים ג, יח. משנ״ב תרנא, לג. שו״ת משנ״ה יא, תקכ. רבבות אפרים א, תכא, כו. ודנו בזה…

Can we throw away a dried up Esrog, or does it have to go with Shaimos?

May be discarded in a respectful manner (such as placing it in a separate bag before putting in the garbage). Best to use it for another Mitzvah, such as…

May one throw out Hosha’anos?

It is customary [and best] to burn the Hosha’anos with the Chametz. It is however permissible to throw it out in the garbage in a separate bag. Sources: .ראה…

Can I throw out my Schach and Daled Minim?

Once Sukkos has passed, the Schach may be used for any purpose, although it is appropriate to avoid stepping on the Schach or using it for a disrespectful purpose.…

If my Aravos have turned black (because they dried out) are they still kosher to use for Daled Minim, or do I need to buy new ones?

It is still Kosher as long as the top two leaves as well as most of the leaves are still intact. If the top two leave aren’t intact, it is…

האם אפשר לעשות מבצע לולב לאנשים בלי ברכה

אם השאלה שלך במקרה שמישהו לא רוצה לברך אבל מוכן הוא לקחת הד' מינים בלי הברכה - התשובה שעדיף לעשות בלי ברכה משלא לעשות כלל (אבל בודאי צריכים להשפיע עליו…

לגבי מבצע לולב עבור נשים, האם מספיק שרק ינענעו 3 פעמים במקום או שיעשו כמו גברים 6 כיוונים? אם הם לא יודעות לברך בעצמן האם אפשר שיחזרו אחרי עם שם ה

מספיק שיעשו ניענוע כל שהוא. אם רוצות יכולות לעשות כל הנענועים (ראה בלוח יומי לסוכות שי״ל ע״י הבד"ץ הערה 55 אם לא יכולים לברך בעצמן אסור לומר הברכה איתם (בשונה…