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# Therefore, a hadas that has only two leaves growing at each level on its stem is invalid for the mitzvah. <ref> Yalkut Yosef, Siman 646, Seif 2. Givat Shaul, Yerushalayim: HaKeter Institute, 2010. </ref> | # Therefore, a hadas that has only two leaves growing at each level on its stem is invalid for the mitzvah. <ref> Yalkut Yosef, Siman 646, Seif 2. Givat Shaul, Yerushalayim: HaKeter Institute, 2010. </ref> | ||
# One should use three hadasim for the mitzvah. Each hadas should be at least 3 | # One should use three hadasim for the mitzvah. Each hadas should be at least 3 [[Tefachim]] in length. <Ref>Rambam (7:7) and Shulchan Aruch (651:1) rule in accordance with Rabbi Yishmael, who requires three hadasim and two aravot. The Rama adds that in extenuating circumstances, one may use just one hadas. Regarding their sizes, Shulchan Aruch (650:1) rules like Tosfot that the minimum size for both hadasim and aravot is 10 [[etzba’ot]]; however, he also mentions the Rif’s opinion of 12 [[etzba’ot]] (see note 3). </Ref> | ||
# The hadas should have rows of three leaves spanning the length of the branch. One can check for these rows at arm’s length. <Ref> [[Image:HadasimMeshulash.png|right|75px]] | # The hadas should have rows of three leaves spanning the length of the branch. One can check for these rows at arm’s length. <Ref> [[Image:HadasimMeshulash.png|right|75px]] | ||
* The Gemara (32b) considers a hadas with rows of two leaves and one leaf on top to be a hadas shoteh, or “unstable” hadas. The Gemara understands the requirement for rows of three leaves (meshulashim) to be the explanation of “avot,” the Torah’s description of the hadas. | * The Gemara (32b) considers a hadas with rows of two leaves and one leaf on top to be a hadas shoteh, or “unstable” hadas. The Gemara understands the requirement for rows of three leaves (meshulashim) to be the explanation of “avot,” the Torah’s description of the hadas. | ||
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# If the tip of the stem of the hadas was broken or cut off it is still kosher and one may recite the beracha over it.Nevertheless, it is best that hadasim have their tips intact. <ref> Yalkut Yosef, Siman 646, Seif 5. Givat Shaul, Yerushalayim: HaKeter Institute, 2010. </ref> | # If the tip of the stem of the hadas was broken or cut off it is still kosher and one may recite the beracha over it.Nevertheless, it is best that hadasim have their tips intact. <ref> Yalkut Yosef, Siman 646, Seif 5. Givat Shaul, Yerushalayim: HaKeter Institute, 2010. </ref> | ||
==What is the minimum length of a hadas?== | ==What is the minimum length of a hadas?== | ||
# According to Maran, a hadas must be at least three | # According to Maran, a hadas must be at least three [[Tefachim]] or 20 centimeters long. However, other poskim maintain that the minimum length of a hadas is 24 centimeters. It is recommended that one choose hadasim that are at least 24 centimeters long in order to fulfill the mitzvah according to all poskim. <ref> Yalkut Yosef, Siman 646, Seif 7. Givat Shaul, Yerushalayim: HaKeter Institute, 2010. </ref> | ||
==What if the leaves of the hadasim are dry?== | ==What if the leaves of the hadasim are dry?== | ||
# If most of the leaves of someone's hadasim have become completely dry but at least one set of three leaves at the top of each hadas is still fresh, the hadasim are still kosher. <ref> Yalkut Yosef, Siman 646, Seif 13. Givat Shaul, Yerushalayim: HaKeter Institute, 2010. </ref> | # If most of the leaves of someone's hadasim have become completely dry but at least one set of three leaves at the top of each hadas is still fresh, the hadasim are still kosher. <ref> Yalkut Yosef, Siman 646, Seif 13. Givat Shaul, Yerushalayim: HaKeter Institute, 2010. </ref> | ||
