The four species of the Festival of Sukkos are: Etrog (citron), Lulav (palm branch), Hadas (myrtle) and Arava (willow), and they are required to be "beautiful", according to guidelines elucidated by our sages. Here, the relevant Talmudic passages are re-examined in the light of conclusions drawn from the Alter Rebbes precise terminology and style, in his Code of Jewish Law.
Introducing the first volume is a Summary of the Laws of the Four Species, explaining the legal issues surrounding the practical fulfillment of this mitzva.
The compiler is Rabbi Moshe Wiener, author of several vital books on contemporary Jewish practice.
