Sukkot

From Etrog Jam to Fertility Blessings: Discover the Hidden Benefits of This Unique Fruit Used During Sukkot and Learn How It Can Benefit You All Year

During the 18th century, Corfu etrogim gained prominence. Corfu, an agricultural island in western Greece, saw the potential in marketing etrogim to the Jewish diaspora, investing significantly in etrog groves, which were considered especially beautiful and thus highly esteemed.

Herod watched from the sidelines, horrified. Could it be that the stubborn Jews want to make Aristobulus king and depose him?

The entire sukkah burned down, and Menachem Mendel was nowhere to be found. The people of the town and his family worked tirelessly to uncover the truth and free Hinda from her uncertain status.

"People don't realize the effort invested in growing fine etrogs," claims veteran grower Rabbi Nahum Luria. In an engaging conversation, he reveals the life of an etrog grower.

Superintendent Eyal Avraham, the officer for holy sites in Jerusalem's district, discusses the comprehensive preparations in the Old City and the Western Wall ahead of the coming holiday. What is the main worry that troubles him?

When Binyamin Ditman joined the 'Builders Team' to erect sukkahs in Givat Shmuel, he never imagined he would set up dozens of sukkahs for the elderly and manage the deployment of additional volunteers. Now, responsible for 54 volunteers, he shares their inspiring story.