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Aravah: Sprig of willow. (a) Bound with the lulav and used during Sukkot for the mitzvah of the Four Species. (b) A bundle of five willows is taken on Hoshanah Rabbah and hit against the floor.
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It is the humility of the willow that serves to elevate it beyond others.
It is the humility of the willow that serves to elevate it beyond others.
Likutei Sichos vol. 29 Hoshanah Rabbah
Part of Sukkot's Four Species, Aravot are willow branches with spiritual significance.
On the 7th day of Sukkot, called Hoshanah Rabba, we take five willows and strike the ground to sweeten the judgment. This class digs deep into Torah tradition to uncover the origins, meanings, and relevance to the ancient Holy Temple plant parade that lea...
Which is the greatest of the ‘Four Kinds’?
A profound look at the paradox of the willow of the Four Kinds that are 'taken' during the festival of Sukkot: On one hand, the willow is the least virtuous of the Four Kinds and the laws governing its validity the least demanding, yet the willow conveys ...
Become a knowledgeable Four Kinds consumer!
For the adventuresome folks who wish to venture into the uncharted waters of the Four Kinds market, here are some basic guidelines and tips that, when followed, will allow you to be a relatively knowledgeable consumer.
The very virtues of the other three kinds—the understanding of the lulav, the feeling of the hadas, the across-the-board perfection of the etrog—spell their deficiency.
Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 22, Emor sicha 3
The four kinds we take on Sukkos represent Jewish unity, which is all about connecting to even the disaffected Jew.
Explore Sukkot's climax by learning about Hoshanah Rabbah, its rituals, and its significance.
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