Saturday, October 11, 2008

Lulav ownership

Hi,

In order to fulfill the mitzvah of lulav/etrog on the first day of Succot, one must use his own set.

However, one may receive a set from someone else as a gift; one is permitted to give a gift on Yom Tov, if the gift will be used for a mitzvah.

(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 658)

Have a great day,
Mordechai
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  1. AnonymousOctober 12, 2008 at 9:44 PM

    Good evening,

    If one "gifts" the lulav/esrog to someone, must it be verbalized or other "intended" as a gift. Or, must the recipient formally acknowledge that he/she is using this as a gift and that the lulav/esrog are not his/her own?

    Michael

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  2. The Rebbetzin's HusbandOctober 12, 2008 at 10:14 PM

    Hi Michael,

    It must be intended as a gift, yes, and ideally that comes with a verbal declaration.

    However, no acknowledgement from the recipient is required.

    Be well,
    Mordechai

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