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The mutual responsibility aspect of shemitah

The responsibility of consumers vis-a-vis the farmers during the shemitah year. Which fruits and vegetables are preferable to consume: yivul nochri (grown by a...

Filmed lectures – Terumot & Ma'aserot

Links to lectures about terumot and ma'aserot given by the English department, via Zoom or live.

Filmed lectures – Kila'im

Links to lectures about kila'im given by the English department, via Zoom or live.

Mashiv haruach umorid hageshem in the age of super technologies

At the beginning of the winter we began adding mashiv haruach umorid hageshem to our prayers. let us address the question: are we still so heavily reliant on...

Kefar Darom past and present—we will rebuild you once again!

The story of Kefar Darom, the most veteran of the Gush Katif settlements and former home of Torah VeHa'aretz Institute. A brief historical overview, including...

Tanach for our generation

When are independent, original interpretations of Tanach appropriate and when do they cross the lines into what Rabbi Yaakov Ariel terms "modern Karaism"? A...

Laws of shehechiyanu

In today's day and age can we still make a shehechiyanu on fruit? What about vegetables? This article provides a comprehensive list of the fruit that is still...

Finance according to halachah in the teachings of Rabbi Yaakov Ariel

“Kosher” investment in the teachings of Rabbi Yaakov Ariel: Can you invest in a company that tracks down stolen vehicles even on Shabbat? This and more in the...

Mitzvot dependent on the Land of Israel — outside of Israel too?

In this article, we will discuss the application of the mitzvot dependant on the Land of Israel - outside of Israel.

The grandfather of Torah VeHa’aretz Institute

The link between Rabbi Yisrael of Shkolov and Torah VeHa’aretz Institute