This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 4. What is defined as Shemita produce? The produce of the land passes through various stages of development and production, from plantation to blossom, to growth and harvest. The question is asked as to what stage is defined as […]
3. Sefichin
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 3. Sefichin:[1] All vegetation and plants that grew during Shemita are Rabbinically forbidden to be eaten. This prohibition is called Sefichin. The prohibition includes any vegetation or grains that grew, even from seeds that fell the previous year, and […]
2. Disowning the Shemita produce of one’s land
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 2. Disowning the Shemita produce of one’s land:[1] Every person who owns a Kedushas Shemita product in his field must disown the product and give entrance for all people to be able to come and partake from the food. […]
1. Laws relevant to Shemita produce
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 1. Laws relevant to Shemita produce: The laws which are applicable to the Shemita produce are very intricate and detailed.[1] The following laws apply towards Shemita produce: The produce must be disowned from one’s land. Sefichin: All non-tree produce […]
Pod Plants
Laws related to Pod Plants May one plant inside of a pod that is sitting on the ground during Shemitah? It is forbidden to plant any item during Shemitah inside of a pod that contains a hole. If the pod does not contain a hole then if it is made […]
Garden Care
Garden Care May one remove rocks from his field? It is forbidden to do so if one’s intent is to help the areas under the rock grow.[1] It is permitted to do so if one is removing the rock for other purposes. May one spray pesticide on his plants […]
8. Watering plants
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 8. Watering plants: May one water his garden during Shemita? One may water it to prevent damage or loss towards the garden.[1] One may not do so for its continued growth and development. Q&A May one wash his […]
7. Planting
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 7. Planting:[1] A. What items are forbidden to be planted during Shemita? It is forbidden to plant any produce during Shemita. This includes:[2] Fruits Vegetables Non-fruit bearing trees[3] Roses Flowers Grass B. May one ask a gentile to plant […]
6. Plowing
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 6. Plowing: It is forbidden to plow the land during Shemita, as written in Halacha 1. Q&A May one build a fence around his field during Shemita?[1] It is forbidden to build a fence between two fields. However, […]
5. Harvest
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 5. Harvest: A. May one harvest his field during Shemita for purposes of distribution?[1] One may not harvest his field in the normal method. He is to harvest only small areas at a time, and preferably use his hands. […]
