It’s believed that centuries ago, the apple was chosen as the fruit that was to be dipped into the honey on Rosh Hashanah due to the symbolic nature of the fruit. According to a Lexicon of ...

The etrog (citron), a symbolic lemon-like fruit, is the centerpiece of the tradition. Some buyers will even pay thousands of dollars for the perfect specimen. Sitting among visitors at an etrog ...

To produce authentic spiritual fruit, Flavel declares, a heart must first be soft and tender. He writes, “To keep the heart, then, is to carefully protect it from sin, which disorders it ...

It recognises the abundant “spiritual fruits” of Medjugorje and grants approval for the devotions linked to the shrine. It was signed by Cardinal Victor Fernández and Monsignor Armando Matteo ...

A deep dive into why the etrog, a symbolic fruit used in the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, can fetch thousands of dollars. For seven days each year, a decorated four-walled hut becomes home for the ...