Why do most Asian Jews use imported etrogs on Sukkot?

Unclarity around the status of etrogs grown in east Asia has led local communities to import the fruit from abroad.

A man examines an Etrog as ultra orthodox Jews shop the four species, for the upcoming Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in the ultra orthodox neighborhood of Meah Shearim, Jerusalem, October 6, 2022.

(photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/FLASH90)

ByJORDYN HAIME/JTA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 04:01

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