One should go on Mivtzoim throughout Sukkos, doing all within his power to ensure that every Jew bentches Lulav and fulfils the Mitzvah of sitting in a Sukkah.
When the one performing the Mitzvah of Sukkah or Lulav does not know the Brochos, one may recite the Brochos on behalf of a male or boy of the age of Chinuch, (or prompt him word by word), but not on behalf of a female, in which case she performs the Mitzvah without the Brochos.
Shehecheyanu is said the first time one eats in the Sukkah, even if it is after the first day of Sukkos. When making the Brocho, one should have in mind both the Yom Tov of Sukkos as well as the Mitzvah of eating in the Sukkah.
Shehecheyanu is said the first time one bentches Lulav, even if it is after the first day of Sukkos.
When visiting a hospital or an old age home, one should be mindful as to whether it is a place where the Brocho may be recited. If it is not, the Mitzvah is performed without making the Brocho.
An Esrog remains Kosher if discolouration occurs due to frequent Mitzvah use. As mentioned earlier, the Lulav usually remains Kosher if the central leaf split. One should be far more concerned with ensuring that those without Daled Minim fulfil the Mitzvah – this is the truest beauty! It is also the most appropriate way to actualize the unity symbolized by the Daled Minim.
