“They are taking meaningful and appropriate steps to accommodate our religious needs.” We are gratified by the ongoing sensitivity of these agencies to the religious concerns of our community,” said Rabbi Abba Cohen, Agudath Israel’s Vice President for Government Affairs and Washington Director. Includes all four components for your arba minim: Lulav (palm frond) Esrog (.
In Vayikra (23:40) the verse says And you shall take for yourself on the first day the fruit of a goodly tree, branches of palm trees, the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook, and you shall rejoice before Hashem your G-d for. The Shule is happy to assist its members by providing these sets. The CBP Guidance sets forth detailed information regarding the inspection process for arba minim entering the United States from foreign countries and points out that the agency is “committed to treating all travelers, including travelers who may be observing Sukkot, with respect and dignity at all U.S. Your set will include a traditional Lulav holder (Koishele) made of palm leaves. There is another commandment which is also unique to Sukkot the commandment to take the Four Species. Order your Arba Minim Set for Sukkot It is a great Mitzvah to have your own Lulav & Etrog. The TSA Notice makes clear that the arba minim carried in airports, through security checkpoints or on aircraft, are not on the “prohibited items list” and provides instructions for travelers needing “special accommodations” in regard to checkpoint screening. Prior to these agency steps, lack of familiarity regarding Sukkos and the arba minim had led to numerous incidents each year of inadvertent mishandling and mistreatment - including denial of entry - of these ritual objects. The notifications, which have been sent out to federal officials at airports and border crossings, emphasize the religious significance of these items and outline the rules and procedures that would help allay possible security and health issues that are of concern to the federal government. The agencies have also made this information available to the public – the TSA notice here and the CBP guidance here. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have notified their respective field personnel about the upcoming Sukkos holiday and the increased level of travel by persons of the Jewish faith, many of whom will be carrying arba minim. Department of Homeland Security to help avoid potential problems for travelers carrying arba minim.īoth the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Thus, just like at the Pesach Seder Table, the Four Sons symbolize the Jewish People, which contains all types of individuals, so the act of holding the “Arba Minim,” the Four Species together, represents the unity of the Jewish people, and the fact that it is made up of individuals with all possible mixes of Torah knowledge and good deeds.As in past years, Agudath Israel of America’s Washington Office has worked closely with agencies of the U.S. Thus, they represent individuals who have just a little Torah knowledge and very few good deeds to their names. The poor “Aravot,” though creations of Hashem, are beautiful, have neither taste nor aroma. “Hadasim,” symbolize the individual who has “Re-ach,” but little “Taam,” good deeds, but only a little knowledge of Torah. The “Lulav,” associated with the date, has good taste, but little aroma, and represents the individual who is a Torah Scholar, but has only a few good deeds.
Thus, the “Etrog” which has good “Taam” and good “Re-ach,” represents the individual who has much knowledge of Torah, and a treasure house of good deeds to his credit. The Four Species are the “Etrog,” the Citron Fruit, the “Lulav,” the branch of the date palm, “Hadasim,” three Myrtle Twigs, and “Aravot,” two Willow Branches.Īnother symbolic interpretation of the “Four Species” is based on the assumption that “Taam,” or Taste, represents knowledge of Torah while “Re-ach,” or Aroma, represents the accomplishment of good deeds. The symbolism of this act, at least according to one opinion in the Talmud, is to show the supremacy of G-d, its Creator, over Nature.
The “Four Species, or Types of Agricultural Produce” which the Jew is commanded by the Torah to hold together and wave in all directions.
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