In the discussion of First Day Succot, the etrog is highlighted as a symbol of the feminine principle in Jewish mysticism and linked to the theme of desire and nurturing life.

In this article, the author explores the difference in price between a $40 etrog and a $100 etrog, both of which are sold by young vendors in the Orthodox neighborhood of Pico-Robertson in Los Angeles.

This episode of Unorthodox explores various aspects of Sukkot, the Jewish holiday that involves shaking the lulav and etrog.

This article discusses the history and significance of the etrog, a citrus fruit used in Jewish rituals.

Rabbi Jacob Ettlinger from the 19th century raised a thought-provoking query in his halakhic work regarding the growth orientation of Sukkot items such as the etrog when sourced from countries like America or Australia, which could be seen as antipodal to his native Germany.

This episode of Unorthodox celebrates the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot, exploring the farming aspects of the holiday.

The text explores the meaning of "peri etz hadar," a term in Leviticus 23:40 referring to a fruit to be taken on Sukkot.

The text discusses how Zionism played a role in reviving the tradition of using etrogim (citrons) in America.

The author discusses the symbolism of the four species used during Sukkot, traditionally representing different types of Jews and emphasizing the importance of individuality while being part of a unified community.

During the period between Elul and Sukkot, the mitzvah of Etrog holds great significance as Jews flock to stores in Meah Shearim to select their own etrogs, lulavs, and hadasim, with even the elderly making an effort to choose their own.

The mitzvah of the Arba Minim (the Four Species) during Sukkot involves holding the lulav, hadasim, and aravot together in one hand and the etrog separately.

The text discusses a tradition where pregnant women would bite off the tip of the etrog after Sukkot in a symbolic act tied to childbirth pains, stemming from the Tsena-Urena, a Yiddish biblical commentary popular among women in early modern Ashkenazic communities.