Celebrating Sukkot

It's not easy being green

It's not easy being green
The common practice today is to use esrogim that have begun to turn yellow, even if they are still mostly green. This is not universally accepted; ...

(Esrogim) Born in the USA

(Esrogim) Born in the USA
The only large-scale esrog supplier in the United States is a Presbyterian third-generation citrus farmer in California’s San Joaquin Valley named ...

A brief history of the Kfar Chabad Calabrian Esrog

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Did you know that Calabrian esrogim are also grown in Eretz Yisroel? Since the mid 1950’s Calabrian esrogim have been grown in Eretz Yisroel with k...

Guinness World Record Esrog

Guinness World Record Esrog
The Guinness World Record for the world's largest esrog was set in 2010.The esrog weighed in at 7.5 kilos and was deemed halachikly kosher by HaRav...

Why are esrogim grown in Kfar Chabad called "Calabrian" if they are sourced from Eretz Yisroel?

Why are esrogim grown in Kfar Chabad called "Calabrian" if they are sourced from Eretz Yisroel?
All of our products are sourced from Eretz Yisroel. This includes our extensive range of esrogim, some of which are from a species known as "Calabrian" esrogim.

A Beginner's Guide to Shaking Arba'a Minim

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A beginner's guide to shaking the Arba'a Minim (Four Species)

How do I keep my Arba'a Minim fresh?

How do I keep my Arba'a Minim fresh?
We all want our set of Arba’at HaMinim to be fresh and Kosher for the whole holiday. Here are some tips sourced from the best experts in the world.

Hilchot Sukkot: What makes a set of Arba'at Haminim kosher?

Hilchot Sukkot: What makes a set of Arba'at Haminim kosher?
A quick overview of the halachot regarding the kashrut requirements for each of the four species.