Shemitah

'You are right, but if you want to raise them, you must raise them to a life of Torah and mitzvot...'

Guidelines on how to respect the sanctity of the agricultural produce of Eretz Yisrael

Shemittah produce is holy, but how will you find it if you're not a farmer?

The High Holidays and festivals have passed - and seemingly, the Shemitah year is behind us. Can we now shop freely and buy vegetables from any vendor? In which cases should we still purchase only from Shemitah-certified stores? Finally, let's clarify the rules

A comprehensive overview of sefichim restrictions following the Sabbatical year and how they affect our daily shopping

A crucial reminder as the fallow year ends: Shemitah obligations persist beyond the calendar

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

Experience the economic impact of sacred cycles: discover how Shemitah years correlate with global financial turmoil

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?

Understanding the vital concept of clearing Shemitah produce from our homes after it disappears from the fields

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

Everything you wanted to know about the sanctity of Shemitah fruits in this concise halachic guide

With the Shemitah year approaching, a touching new initiative reveals that over 500 farmers are learning the laws of Shemitah through a unique phone partnership program. Learn how the government both supports and hinders Shemitah observance, and why it represents true sacrifice from farmers.

Bringing Shemitah observance to the masses: Two rabbinical scholars purchased large agricultural plots and divided them into affordable parcels, allowing everyday people to fulfill the biblical commandment of land sabbatical

How to maintain your ornamental garden during the Shemitah year? Is mowing the lawn permitted? And is cutting down trees allowed?

Understanding the pre-Sabbatical year restrictions: When does Tosefet Shevi'it begin, what purpose does it serve, and when is tree planting prohibited before the Shemitah year? A concise halachic guide for the Shemitah year 5775