Articles

Hearts of Holiness – Shemitah Wine

An interview with Rabbi Ari Bergmann, founder of Shnat Hasheva: about Netofa Winery, Tuvia Levkovich, and transforming bi'ur into an educational opportunity....

Eating Israeli fruits and vegetables in chutz la'aretz

Many kashrut organizations abroad warn against purchasing Israeli produce during shemitah. What are the issues involved and what should be done if such produce...

Using shemitah oil to polish antiques

Saving shemitah fruit for neighbors and grandchildren – winter 5783

Kedushat Sheminit

Otzar Ha'aretz—summary of the shemitah year and looking ahead: how we can strengthen our Jewish farmers and buy mehadrin produce also during non-shemitah...

Chanukah Lights with Shemitah Oil

Is it permissible to use shemitah oil for Chanukah lights? A review of the parameters of permitted benefit from Chanukah lights and the implications on using...

Interested in supporting Israeli agriculture? The Ministry of Agriculture published a guide for identifying Israeli produce

Official guide on how to identify Israeli produce in the marketplace. Are we willing on paying more for Israeli produce, and for which types of fruits and...

Kedushat Sheminit

Otzar Ha'aretz—summary of the shemitah year and looking ahead: how we can strengthen our Jewish farmers and buy mehadrin produce also during non-shemitah years....

Chanukah Lights with Shemitah Oil

Is it permissible to use shemitah oil for Chanukah lights? A review of the parameters of permitted benefit from Chanukah lights and the implications on using...

Otzar beit din: The rabbinical court treasury

Historical background of otzar beit din, and otazrot beit din from 5670 (1910) through 5782 (2021-2)