75-year-old haredi dies falling off tree while picking lulav - report

• Published date: 13 September 2021
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

The man's body was discovered near Kfar Korazim, according to the report. ZAKA and Magen David Adom medics soon arrived at the scene and confirmed his death.

Police are investigating the incident.

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Lulavs are traditionally associated with the holiday of Sukkot, which occurs shortly following the conclusion of the High Holy Days. Worshippers use the lulav (palm branch) along with three other plants: Hadas, which are three myrtle boughs with leaves; etrog, a citron fruit; and arava, two willow branches with leaves.

These ingredients make up the four species (arba minim) which...