Is a lulav whose leaves do not overlap one above the other (but grow one below the other) kosher?
Synopsis
If leaves grow one below the other rather than overlapping, the lulav is kosher only if the top of each leaf reaches the base of the one above so the entire spine is covered. If it has very few leaves (one per side) that do not cover the spine, it is invalid.
More in The Four Species — Lulav
Is a lulav whose leaves have separated from each other (but not become loose from the spine) kosher?
4 opinions
Is a lulav whose leaves have burst (nifretzu) — become loose from the spine — kosher?
5 opinions
What constitutes the 'tiyomet' (double leaf) whose splitting invalidates a lulav, and how much must be split?
6 opinions
What is the standard of dryness that invalidates a lulav?
7 opinions
What constitutes 'niktam rosho' (top severed) that invalidates a lulav?
5 opinions
Is a lulav whose spine is cracked (nisdak) kosher, and at what point does cracking invalidate?
3 opinions
Is a lulav with thorns on its spine, or that is shriveled/shrunk, valid?
1 opinions
In which direction may a lulav be bent and still be kosher?
6 opinions across 3 eras
Related from other topics
What is the obligation status of a garment that is open on the sides below but closed above, based on whether its majority is open or closed?
How to Tie Tzitzit
What is the halakhic sign of passing gas from below ('from below') versus sneezing from the nose ('from above') during prayer?
Bodily Needs During Prayer
When one has both Borei Pri HaEtz and Borei Pri HaAdamah foods before him (with neither being preferred over the other), which bracha takes priority?
Order of Multiple Blessings
When multiple types of fragrances are before a person (tree, herb, and other), must one recite a separate blessing for each, or can one blessing cover all?
Birkat HaGomel
May one reopen a clogged hole in a barrel on Shabbat, and does the hole's position (above or below the wine dregs) matter?
Lids and Covers on Shabbat
If two letters became connected (touched each other), can they be separated by scraping, and is this valid?
Writing Tefillin
Discussion
Discussion coming soon.
The Daily Law
One question. Every opinion. Every morning.
A new halakhic question and the full spectrum of rabbinic thought, delivered daily.