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.

The shaking of the lulav during Sukkot is a familiar and important ritual, but few people understand the reasons behind the different directions in which the lulav is shaken.

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 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.

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.