Reply To: Stem or not?

Baltimoremaven, is it the one that looks like an apple with a lid? That’s what Google search shows.

Sam Klein, what about the wax sealing though? Without that there wouldn’t be any usable oil.

Also didn’t the Vilna Gaon hold by only 2 matzohs?

Yes I know everyone has their minhagim regarding lulav etc. More interested in reasons behind them. I’m sure there are many.