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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.

Re'eh: Shechem – on Location and Unity

What is meant by derech mevo hashemesh and why is it used as a landmark to identify the ceremony of blessings and curses? Plus: Shechem as a place of national...

Parashat Ki Tezve: On Railings and Rooftops

A look at the ancient rooftops, along with the mitzvah of erecting railings on them.

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?

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