How is the measurement of the lulav spine different from the measurement of the myrtle and willow?
Synopsis
The lulav spine is measured from the spine portion alone (shdrahu), excluding the leaves that extend above the spine; the myrtle and willow are measured as complete units including any protruding leaves if the leaves are continuous with the wood.
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