to take during Sukkot a palm branch and the other three plants (Lev. 23:40)

 

107. To take during Sukkot a palm branch and the other three plants (Lev. 23:40) (CCA36). See Sukkot.

The four plants to take during Sukkot, as described in Leviticus 23:40, are: 

• Lulav: A palm branch
• Hadass: A myrtle branch
• Aravah: A willow branch
• Etrog: A citron

These four plants are known as the arba'at ha-minim (ארבעת המינים) or the "four species". The Torah instructs that on the first day of Sukkot, people should take these plants and use them to make booths. They should then rejoice before the Lord for seven days. 

107. To dwell in booths seven days during Sukkot (Lev. 23:42) (CCA35). See Sukkot.

107. To rest on the first day of Sukkot (Lev. 23:35) (CCA34). See Sukkot.
108. Not to do work on the first day of Sukkot (Lev. 23:35) (CCN153). See Sukkot.
109. To rest on the eighth day of Sukkot (Shemini Atzeret) (Lev. 23:36) (CCA37). See Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.
110. Not to do work on the eighth day of Sukkot (Shemini Atzeret) (Lev. 23:36) (CCN154). See Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.