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Wellington imports 14 costly Four Species sets for Sukkot

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:41 PM UTC · How we work

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Wellington JCC Imports

Daniel Rosenbaum’s Wellington Jewish Community Center is importing 14 Four Species sets for Sukkot.
Each set costs $1,200-$1,700, far above the $40 price in many other communities.
The Ministry of Primary Industries approved import after reviewing risk-management plans for Wellington and Auckland synagogues.
After Sukkot, all plant material is collected, wrapped and handed to the Ministry for destruction.

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Wellington JCC Imports

Daniel Rosenbaum’s Wellington Jewish Community Center is importing 14 Four Species sets for Sukkot.
Each set costs $1,200-$1,700, far above the $40 price in many other communities.
The Ministry of Primary Industries approved import after reviewing risk-management plans for Wellington and Auckland synagogues.
After Sukkot, all plant material is collected, wrapped and handed to the Ministry for destruction.

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