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Israeli agricultural report for 5784 - 2024

Israeli agricultural report. As consumers, we must remember that Israeli agriculture offers added value, making the cheaper option not always worthwhile.

Date Infestation in Israel

Common insects in the main date varieties in Israel and methods local date growers use to ensure insect-free dates.

Insects: Response to a Series of Articles by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed on Insects

Rabbi Yigal Kaminetzky's response to a series in Besheva by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed on the halachic obligation to inspect leafy vegetables for tiny insects, plus...

More on strawberries that began in detached platforms transplanted into the ground

The obligation of terumot and ma'aserot for plants in perforated pots transplanted in the ground.

Terumot and Ma'aserot from Spoils of War in Gaza

Should we first say a blessing on fruit from Israel or with kedushat shevi'it

Should we recite a berachah on fruit from the Land of Israel before fruit from chutz la'aretz? If so, under which circumstances?

Propagation of strawberry and rose cuttings in bananas

Is there a problem of Kilaim when propagating strawberries or roses in bananas or aloe vera plants?

Parashat Bechukotai: Two Types of Ma'aserot in Jerusalem

Ahead of Jerusalem Day, we'll discuss ma'aserot brought to Jerusalem: ma'aser sheni and ma'aser behema, and find the difference between them. We will also...

Buying holy shemitah wine, grape juice, and olive oil – Adar 5783

Payment at the end of a fruit picking tourism event

On the practical halachic difference when payment is made at admission or at the checkout of fruit-picking events plus guidelines for such events.