Maggal - מַגָּל

What's the difference between scythe and sickle?

A sickle is a single-handed agricultural tool while a scythe, with you need to use both hands. A sickle is also used for harvesting or reaping grain crops.

What does this have to do with Israel?

The Jewish holiday of Shavuot is quickly approaching which marks an all-important wheat harvest in Israel.