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* Rashi (s.v. Tiyomet) explains that the tiyomet is the highest middle two leaves extending directly out of the top of the spine. Tosfot (Bava Kama 96b) cite the Geonim as agreeing with Rashi but note that according to this explanation it would be almost impossible to find a valid lulav, as almost every lulav in Tosfot’s area grew with one middle leaf rather than two. Tosfot, though, explain that even Rashi and the Geonim would agree that a lulav that did not grow with two middle leaves is valid; the only problem referred to in the Gemara is if a lulav grew with two middle leaves that subsequently split. | * Rashi (s.v. Tiyomet) explains that the tiyomet is the highest middle two leaves extending directly out of the top of the spine. Tosfot (Bava Kama 96b) cite the Geonim as agreeing with Rashi but note that according to this explanation it would be almost impossible to find a valid lulav, as almost every lulav in Tosfot’s area grew with one middle leaf rather than two. Tosfot, though, explain that even Rashi and the Geonim would agree that a lulav that did not grow with two middle leaves is valid; the only problem referred to in the Gemara is if a lulav grew with two middle leaves that subsequently split. | ||
* The Terumat Hadeshen (Responsa 96) cites one version of Rashi (Bava Kama 96a s.v. Hatiyomet) that the tiyomet is the single tallest middle leaf. The Terumat Hadeshen writes that the minhag is in accordance with this explanation. The Rama 645:3 writes that the Ashkenazic minhag follows the Terumat Hadeshen. Mishna Brurah (645:16) adds that one should not use a lulav if the majority of the middle leaf is split. The Gra 645:11 says even if a minority is split based on an opinion quoted in the Ritva Sukka 31b, one should be stringent. Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (Halichot Shlomo 10:1) explained that that minhag is not concerned for the opinion of the Geonim who required a “double” tiyomet. Chazon Ish 145 as well as Aruch Hashulchan 645:10 say that if necessary, one could be lenient even if most of it is split and recite a beracha on it. | * The Terumat Hadeshen (Responsa 96) cites one version of Rashi (Bava Kama 96a s.v. Hatiyomet) that the tiyomet is the single tallest middle leaf. The Terumat Hadeshen writes that the minhag is in accordance with this explanation. The Rama 645:3 writes that the Ashkenazic minhag follows the Terumat Hadeshen. Mishna Brurah (645:16) adds that one should not use a lulav if the majority of the middle leaf is split. The Gra 645:11 says even if a minority is split based on an opinion quoted in the Ritva Sukka 31b, one should be stringent. Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (Halichot Shlomo 10:1) explained that that minhag is not concerned for the opinion of the Geonim who required a “double” tiyomet. Chazon Ish 145 as well as Aruch Hashulchan 645:10 say that if necessary, one could be lenient even if most of it is split and recite a beracha on it. | ||
* The Rif (15a), Ramban there, and Rambam (8:4) explain that every leaf is really doubled over, and the point at which these sides meet is called the tiyomet. The Rosh (3:6) explains that according to the Rif, if the majority of the length of the majority of the leaves split, the lulav would be invalid. The Shulchan Aruch 645:3 codifies the opinion of the Rif. Chazon Ovadia ([[Sukkot]] p. 297-8) codifies the opinion of the Rama even for Sephardim, while the Ish Matzliach (on Rama | * The Rif (15a), Ramban there, and Rambam (8:4) explain that every leaf is really doubled over, and the point at which these sides meet is called the tiyomet. The Rosh (3:6) explains that according to the Rif, if the majority of the length of the majority of the leaves split, the lulav would be invalid. The Shulchan Aruch 645:3 codifies the opinion of the Rif. Chazon Ovadia ([[Sukkot]] p. 297-8) codifies the opinion of the Rama even for Sephardim, while the Ish Matzliach (on Rama 645:3) rules that if there is no other lulav, Sephardim may rely on the Rambam. | ||
* Interestingly, the Maamar Mordechai (645:4) writes that one should not check the middle leaf too forcefully, as it may split in the process; if it does not look split upon glancing at it, it is valid. This view is quoted by the Kaf Hachaim (645:24).</ref> | * Interestingly, the Maamar Mordechai (645:4) writes that one should not check the middle leaf too forcefully, as it may split in the process; if it does not look split upon glancing at it, it is valid. This view is quoted by the Kaf Hachaim (645:24).</ref> | ||
# It is preferable to get a lulav that is completely closed, if it is easy to get one.<ref>Rama 645:3 writes that it is preferable to get a lulav that is completely closed to be strict for the opinion of those who hold that if the middle leaf is even partially split, the lulav is invalid. Chazon Ovadia (p. 300) agrees. Mishna Brurah 645:18-9 writes that if only the minority of the middle leaf is split one need not be strict unless another lulav is available to him. </ref> | # It is preferable to get a lulav that is completely closed, if it is easy to get one.<ref>Rama 645:3 writes that it is preferable to get a lulav that is completely closed to be strict for the opinion of those who hold that if the middle leaf is even partially split, the lulav is invalid. Chazon Ovadia (p. 300) agrees. Mishna Brurah 645:18-9 writes that if only the minority of the middle leaf is split one need not be strict unless another lulav is available to him. </ref> | ||
