"Join us for a special pre-Sukkot online event with Dr. Sharon Keller as she walks us through the captivating recent exhibit "Etrog: The Wandering Fruit" from the Bernard Museum of Judaica at Temple Emanu-El, New York (September 5–December 31, 2023). The etrog, a curious fruit rarely seen in grocery stores or kitchens, plays an indispensable role in the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot. Its journey through Jewish history is filled with twists and turns — from medieval Jewish communities appointing emissaries to find it, to wealthy connoisseurs commissioning ornate boxes to protect it. Even today, the sole commercial grower of etrog in the U.S. is a Presbyterian! Through a collection of artifacts, manuscripts, fine silver, and ephemera, this exhibit tells the story of the etrog as a symbol of Jewish wandering and belonging, tradition and innovation, and the unique cultural forces that shaped Jewish peoplehood. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the fascinating legacy of this rare fruit!

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