This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 1. The Biblical Melachos:[1] It is Biblically forbidden to perform any of the following Melachos during [Biblical] Shemitah: Seeding [Zeria] Harvesting [Ketzira or Betzira] Pruning [Zemira] Plowing[2] [Charisha] Planting[3] [Netia] [1] Rambam 1/2; Derech Emunah 10 [2] Rashi […]
8. Working the land prior to the Shemita year
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 8. Working the land prior to the Shemita year:[1] During Temple and Biblical Shemita times: In times that the Temple is established [and Shemita is Biblically observed], it is Biblically[2] forbidden to perform any[3] Shemita forbidden work on the […]
7. To what land locations does Shemita apply to?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 7. To what land locations does Shemita apply to?[1] The Mitzvah of Shemita only applies in Eretz Yisrael.[2] Furthermore the Mitzvah is only Biblically applicable to the areas of Eretz Yisrael that were sanctified upon the return of the […]
6. Is Shemita today Biblical or Rabbinical?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 6. Is Shemita today Biblical or Rabbinical?[1] A. Background: Many commands in the Torah are contingent on different factors for them to be in effect. Some are dependent on one’s living in Eretz Yisrael. Others are dependent on the […]
Final ruling of calculation
Final ruling of Shemita Year calculation: The year of Shemita [in the time of the writing of these laws by the Alter Rebbe] was 5544/1784.[1] Thirty three cycles of Shemita have passed since that time. The year 5775 is the next Shemita year which will begin the 34th Shemita cycle from […]
5. The Shemita calculation for today’s calendar
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 5. The Shemita calculation for today’s calendar:[1] When was the first Shemita observed?[2] The counting of Shemita first began when the Jews entered Eretz Yisrael and settled the lands. This occurred 14 years after the entrance into Eretz Yisrael, […]
4. When was the first Shemita observed?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 4. When was the first Shemita observed?[1] The counting of Shemita first began when the Jews entered Eretz Yisrael and settled the lands. This occurred 14 years after the entrance into Eretz Yisrael, as it took 7 years to […]
3. The reason behind the Mitzvah of Shemita
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 3. The reason behind the Mitzvah of Shemita:[1] Within the Talmud, and Rishonim, we find several reasons recorded regarding the purpose of the Mitzvah of Shemita. To emphasize that everything belongs to Hashem:[2] The Mitzvah of Shemita publicizes to […]
2. The Term Shemitah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 2. The term Shemita: The term Shemita is found in Devarim 15:2 with regards to the command of Shemitas Kesafim, abolishing loans. It means to let go or forgive. The term is not used in any of the earlier […]
1. Introduction-The Torah verses relating to Shemita
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com 1. Introduction-The Torah verses: The Torah[1] commands us every seventh year to sanctify the year as Shemita. The Shemita year contains a number of laws and regulations that relate to one’s land, ground produce, and loans. Resting the land […]
