What Are the Lulav and Etrog?

The four species waved on Sukkot.

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The lulav and etrog are just two of four species of plants that are held together and waved during the holiday of Sukkot. The lulav is a palm branch, which is joined with myrtle and willow branches, and an etrog, a citron fruit. The four species are held and waved during various parts of the synagogue service on Sukkot.

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