Jonah Etrog Box

This piece was designed in 2005 and is made of hammered sterling silver, and is gold-plated on the interior. It measures 4.5” by 3”. It is embellished in Rashi script with blessings for the Sukkot festival:

"And you shall take on the first day the fruit of the citrus tree..."

Leviticus 23:40

"Be joyful at your festival..."

Deuteronomy 16:14

"...and your joy will be complete" 

Deuteronomy 16:15

"ולקחתם לכם ביום הראשון פרי עץ הדר..."

ויקרא כג, מ

"ושמחת בחגך..."

דברים טז, יד

"...והיית אך שמח"

דברים טז, טו

An etrog, or citron (Citrus medica), is an ancient type of citrus fruit that is a forerunner of many modern citrus cultivars. It is one of the four species - the etrog is taken in hand and held or waved during specific portions of the holiday prayers. Special care is given to selecting an etrog for the performance of the Sukkot rituals, as well as for protecting it throughout the week of the Sukkot festival, usually in a special etrog box.

Stamped with Yemini triangle emblem, Yemini logo stamp, Sterling 925, ירושלים