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Halal
The Sephirah of Netsaḥ on the Seder Plate
The name is comprised of the letters רו”ת RUT – Judgment, ס”ח SaḤ – Gematria 68 חיים Life, Ḥesed. Used at the Passover Seder to sweeten the judgments.
Recipe (according to the Ari, Shaar HaKavanot, Vol II, p. 172):
Upper Three – Spices
Cinnamon, Ginger, Spikenard (Arabic Sunbul, according to the Rambam, Shulkhan Arukh and most scholars, Nardostachys jatamansi – can be found at Herbs’ Laboratories (i. e. Chineese Medicine) and stores for exotic herbs, according to some scholars – Laveder)
Lower Seven – Fruits
Grapes (Raisins, Whine), Figs, Dates, Apples, Pears, Hazelnuts and Pomegranates.