The following is a Suukos message from the TSA: The travel period for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot is from September 19 through October 4, 2010. Observant Jewish travelers may carry four plants – a palm branch, myrtle twigs, willow twigs, and a citron – in airports and through security checkpoints. These plants are religious articles and may be carried either separately or as a bundle. Jewish travelers may be observed in prayer, shaking the bundle of plants in six directions.
TSA’s screening procedures do not prohibit the carrying of such agricultural items through the airport or security checkpoints, or on airplanes. These plants are not on TSA’s Prohibited Items List. And, as always, TSA is committed to treating all passengers, including passengers who may be observing Sukkot, with respect and dignity during the screening process.
Is this a prank or is this an actual statement released by th TSA? Is it now permitted to bring in a esrog from Israel w/o the seal?
TSA is not Customs or Dept. of Agriculture. TSA lets them in because they’re not weapons, Customs may not let them in because of DoA rules.
this is an actual statement. Beaware this only concerns the security issue, of the suspicious item. You must still adhere to all customs laws.
what abt going into Canada with them?