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==Leaves Separated from the Spine== | ==Leaves Separated from the Spine== | ||
# It is preferable to buy a lulav with leaves that are not separated from the spine. If, however, the leaves are somewhat separated from the spine, the lulav is acceptable as long as the leaves are not drooping downwards. <ref> | # It is preferable to buy a lulav with leaves that are not separated from the spine. If, however, the leaves are somewhat separated from the spine, the lulav is acceptable as long as the leaves are not drooping downwards. <ref> | ||
* The Mishna (Sukkah 29b) states that a lulav with parted leaves is valid, while a lulav with leaves split completely is invalid. Rashi (29b s.v. Nifratz, as understood by Tosfot) explains that the lulav is invalid only if the leaves are actually detached from the spine. Tosfot, however, question Rashi’s approach. In a sense similar to Rashi, the Rif (15a) and Rambam (8:3) explain that the Mishna invalidates a lulav that has leaves split to the point that the leaves | * The Mishna (Sukkah 29b) states that a lulav with parted leaves is valid, while a lulav with leaves split completely is invalid. Rashi (29b s.v. Nifratz, as understood by Tosfot) explains that the lulav is invalid only if the leaves are actually detached from the spine. Tosfot, however, question Rashi’s approach. In a sense similar to Rashi, the Rif (15a) and Rambam (8:3) explain that the Mishna invalidates a lulav that has leaves split to the point that the leaves drooped downwards. The Shulchan Aruch (645:1) quotes the opinion of Rambam and Rif; the Beit Yosef quotes from the Ran that everyone would agree that by a lulav where the leaves fell off, it would be invalid, albeit for other reasons. | ||
* The Maggid Mishneh (Hilchot Lulav 8:3) cites the view of the Geonim that although a lulav with parted leaves is acceptable, it is preferable to get a lulav with leaves that are not separated from the spine. The Rama (645:1) codifies this position and adds that it is preferable to have a lulav with leaves that are completely bound straight with the spine. The Taz (645:1-2) strongly questions the Geonim and Rama and concludes that a lulav with slightly parted leaves is acceptable even l’chatchila. The Mishna Brurah (645:3) and Kaf Hachaim (645:7), though, cite several achronim who side with the Rama. | * The Maggid Mishneh (Hilchot Lulav 8:3) cites the view of the Geonim that although a lulav with parted leaves is acceptable, it is preferable to get a lulav with leaves that are not separated from the spine. The Rama (645:1) codifies this position and adds that it is preferable to have a lulav with leaves that are completely bound straight with the spine. The Taz (645:1-2) strongly questions the Geonim and Rama and concludes that a lulav with slightly parted leaves is acceptable even l’chatchila. The Mishna Brurah (645:3) and Kaf Hachaim (645:7), though, cite several achronim who side with the Rama. | ||
* The Gemara (Sukkah 32a) states that if the leaves of lulav are stiff like wood, the lulav is invalid. Rashi (s.v. Charut, explained by the Beit Yosef 645:2) explains that when the lulav is left on the tree for a long time, its leaves harden so much so that it is impossible to bind them to the spine. Although this Gemara is quoted by the Tur and Rama (645:2), the Rambam and Shulchan Aruch make no mention of it. See Pri Megadim (E”A 645:1), who explains how the Rambam understood the Gemara. </ref> | * The Gemara (Sukkah 32a) states that if the leaves of lulav are stiff like wood, the lulav is invalid. Rashi (s.v. Charut, explained by the Beit Yosef 645:2) explains that when the lulav is left on the tree for a long time, its leaves harden so much so that it is impossible to bind them to the spine. Although this Gemara is quoted by the Tur and Rama (645:2), the Rambam and Shulchan Aruch make no mention of it. See Pri Megadim (E”A 645:1), who explains how the Rambam understood the Gemara. </ref> | ||
