All Articles ByRabbi Shneur Zalman Rivech

A guide to understanding which plants require orlah restrictions and which are exempt under Jewish law

Understanding Orlah laws across different regions: Are Eilat and Yotvata considered part of Israel regarding agricultural commandments?

The prohibition of orlah proscribes all fruits produced by a tree within its first three years

Do you need to separate tithes from prickly pears purchased roadside? What to do with mint and sage? And which spices are commonly imported from abroad?

There are differences in how we handle second tithe and poor man's tithe across different years, for vegetables and fruits. Let's learn about these distinctions.

What's the difference between ma'aser rishon and ma'aser sheni, what is terumah gedolah, and how were these practices observed during the Temple period compared to how we observe them today regarding terumot and ma'aserot?

Many households are unaware of the mitzvot related to tithes and offerings. Before beginning, let's familiarize ourselves with two fundamental concepts: Tevel and Demai.