Sabbatical year

Eyal Goldiner does not define himself as religious, yet during the previous sabbatical year, he decided to observe it according to Jewish law. Today, he continues to do so and even persuades other farmers to follow suit. "I came to the conclusion that there is no other way," he asserts.

A comprehensive guide to observance of this special mitzvah

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.