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Parashat Va'etchanan: The Goodness of the Land and its Special Mitzvot

Did we inherit the Land of Israel to eat its fruit – or "only" to observe its mitzvot? On the sanctity intrinsic to the Land of Israel.

Terumot and ma'aserot from pomegranate seed oil

During the process of oil extraction from pomegranate seeds, the seeds are dehydrated and become inedible. Since the end-product is a food additive, do we still...

Eating figs in Israel: Guide for the Perplexed

This article discusses figs, different forms of pollination, and common infestation issues.

Is betulifolia permitted for use as a pear rootstock (abstract)?

In Israel, pear trees are generally grafted onto quince trees, constituting a transgression of kilei ilan. Is the betulifolia pear rootstock a halachically...

Purim: Giving ma'aser ani produce as mishlo'ach manot and matanot la'evyonim to the poor

If I give ma'aser ani produce to a poor person on Purim, can this count as matanot la'evyonim? What about mishlo'ach manot?

Separating terumot and ma'aserot from grapes in Mitzpe Ramon

This abstract discusses if one always needs to separate terumot in ma'aserot in Mitzpe Ramon? And what about the blessings?

Parashat Vayetze: Ma'aser, a Symbol of Permanence

About Ya'akov Avinu, who instituted giving ma'aser for generations by personal example, and the principle behind ma'aser verses teruma. The dispute about the...

The essence of sheva berachot and their significance vis-à-vis a woman participating in saying the blessings

This abstract discusses whether a woman can participate in saying the blessing of sheva berachot

Uprooting a tree that sprouted on its own

This abstract discusses if it is forbidden to uproot a tree that sprouted on its own

Tu BiShevat: The New Year for Trees

Tu Bishvat is an important date in terms of halachot of ma'aserot, orla and neta ravay of trees