Etrog
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Etrog, also spelled esrog is the yellow citron used by Jews during the weeklong holiday of Sukkot as one of the four species. Together with the lulav, hadass, and aravah, the etrog is taken in hand an
An Israeli etrog, with pitam and gartel (trough around the center)
Original mosaic of ancient Maon Synagogue (before the 6th century CE), depicting etrogim at the base of a menorah
Replica of Maon Mosaic in Or Torah Synagogue. A similar replica is placed at the yard of Yad Ben Zvi.
Ancient Mosaic of Beth Alpha Synagogue, depicting etrog alongside a lulav, shofar and a menora
Citron
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The citron is a large fragrant citrus fruit with a thick, coarse rind. It resembles a lemon, but is larger. It is one of the original citrus fruits from which all other citrus types developed through
Etrog
…Etrog (Hebrew: אֶתְרוֹג, plural: etrogim; Ashkenazi Hebrew: esrog, plural: esrogim), also spelled esrog is the yellow citron (Citrus medica) used by Jews during the weeklong holiday of Sukkot as one of the four species. Together with the lulav, hadass, and aravah, the etrog…
Chinesische Zedrat Zitrone
Ancient mosaic of Tiberian Synagogue depicting citrons
Fingered citron with the leaves and thorns that are common to all varieties of citron. Chromolithograph by P. Depannemaeker, c. 1885, after B. Hoola van Nooten.
Citron (Citrus medica L.); flowering and fruiting stem. Coloured aquatint by G. Geri, c. 1825, after D. Serantoni.