Shulchan Arukh Orach Chayim · Siman 652

Shulchan Arukh Orach Chayim 652 — English translation

Translation: Sefaria Community Translation. Section numbers match the Hebrew text above.

1. 1The Time For The Taking Of The Lulav, 2 Seifim: The mitzvah of lulav is during the day and not at night. The whole day is fitting for taking the lulav; if one did not take it in the morning, they can take it later. In any event, those who are prompt do mitzvahs early and take it in the morning. Its time starts at sunrise. The core time to do the mitzvah is during Hallel. If somebody needs to wake up early to travel, they should take it at dawn. Rema: One who is precise should hold the lulav in their hand when entering the house or the synagogue, even during prayers, and also when returning home, so as to be affectionate towards the mitzvahs (Tur).
2. 2It is forbidden to eat before taking it. If one forgot and ate and remembered while eating, if it is the first day when it is a Torah obligation, they should stop [and take the lulav] even if there will be sufficient time in the day to shake it after eating. On subsequent days, if there will be time [after eating] they need not stop [eating]. Otherwise, they should stop. Rema: If one started eating more than a half-hour before the onset of the obligation, even on the first day, one need not stop [eating] as long as there will be time during the day (Ra"n ch. "Lulav haGazul").

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