agriculture

Volunteers from around the world honor heroes by planting trees, not just on Tu Bishvat. Thousands are helping agricultural farms devastated by war. "This is our calling," says Berachia Rosenberg from 'Connections in Agriculture'.

In the 1870s, members of Jerusalem's old yishuv made significant strides in agricultural settlements under the guidance of prominent rabbis, particularly the leadership of Rabbi Yehoshua Leib Diskin.

While there was no ideological opposition to work, including agricultural work, ensuring Torah scholars could continue their learning was always prioritized. Historically, the Tribe of Levi and their affiliates focused on holy work, a tradition rooted in Jewish consciousness, recognizing the spiritual vitality of Torah study.

On his 1839 visit, Moses Montefiore envisioned leasing land from Egypt's ruler to develop Jewish agricultural settlements in what is now Israel. Discover his ambitious plans for 200 villages!

Decades ago, as secular ideas spread, some German scholars launched a campaign claiming Jewish traditions borrowed from Canaanite idol worship, specifically involving Baal, the rain deity. However, Jewish sages also spoke of 'Baal fields,' referring to lands blessed with rain!

City workers from Bnei Brak rolled up their sleeves to support agricultural communities in the South.

Moshe Gezi, a date farmer from Kibbutz Almog, shares his heartache about the fire that damaged his date plantations, the enormous loss, and the unique support he receives from all across Israel.

Moshe Kedem decided to import and grow saffron in Israel, believing it to be the most valuable ingredient of the incense. "They told me it wouldn't work, but if King Solomon could smell saffron in Jerusalem, it must be possible," he claims.

Izat Koak, a Turkish farmer, equipped his cows with virtual reality glasses that made them feel like they were grazing in sunny pastures. The results will amaze you.

A report by the State Comptroller reveals alarming findings about your homemade salad. You want to eat healthy and chop yourself a salad for dinner, but unknowingly, you're exposed to residues of certain pesticides that are banned or restricted for agricultural use in Europe and the USA. How does this happen? The State Comptroller investigated.

Despite the Sabbatical year having passed, there are still some vegetables that will require kosher supervision and may even be restricted until the end of this year, which is the eighth year. These vegetables, even after Chanukah, which typically lifts the prohibition of aftergrowths, will still be forbidden. Among them are pumpkins and peppers used for paprika production. Here is the full explanation.

The Shemitah year of 5775 has ended, but many fruits and vegetables in the market still have Shemitah sanctity. Here's the complete list with dates

A practical guide to navigating the Shemitah year for produce shopping

What is the special virtue of the Shemitah commandment? When can flowers be planted? And what about pruning, fertilizing the soil, and hoeing with a hoe?

The storm on the seventh day of Passover destroyed vineyards and plum orchards – but skipped over a peach orchard whose owner observes Shemitta

A comprehensive guide to the laws of tithes and offerings for produce during the Sabbatical year

A concise guide to the halachic details concerning Otzar Beit Din that are relevant to each of us

Trading fruits with Shemitah sanctity is forbidden. What does this mean for us? A brief halachic guide

What is forbidden to do with fruits during the Shemitah year? Find the answers in this brief halachic guide

How to effectively abandon fruits for public use during the Sabbatical year - answers in this concise halachic guide