Halachic Guides
Orlah, Chapter 8: Neta Revay
The laws governing neta revay, fourth-year saplings. Plus: can you redeem neta revay in the Old City of Jerusalem?
Hilchot Orlah
Orlah, Chapter 1: General Laws of Orlah
An overview of the general laws that govern the prohibition of orlah.
Hilchot Orlah
Laws of Ma'aser Sheni
Redeeming Ma'aser sheni and deling with the coin in our days, is one of the most complicated act for people. In this article we will explain the main halachik guidelines.
Mitzvot of the Land
Observance of land-dependent commandments in communal gardens
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Training & Professional Services Unit. Plant Engineering and Botanical Gardens Unit, Plant Engineering Division In collaboration with the Torah VeHa'aretz Institute
Mitzvot of the Land
Orlah - Short
An abridged guide on the laws of orlah: what is the prohibition of orlah, when it applies, which fruit are subject to the prohibition, and how it applies outside of the Land of Israel.
Mitzvot of the Land
List of Herbs - Classification as Trees or Vegetables vis-à-vis Kila'im
This comprehensive list of common herbs with English, Hebrew, and Latin names, categorizes them as trees or vegetables, to avoid kilei zera'im and kilei hakerem. Since different halachic guidelines govern kila’im for vegetables and trees, this is a valuable reference.
Mitzvot of the Land
Intermediate Plant Classification as Vegetables or Trees
While most plants fall into neat categories as trees or vegetables, some are on the seam and have characteristics of both. This chart classifies such intermediate plants, which has bearing on the laws of orlah, berachot and kila’im. Hilchot Ha'aretz, 133.
Mitzvot of the Land
Orlah, Chapter 3b: Intermediate Plant Classification as Vegetables or Trees
While most plants fall into neat categories as trees or vegetables, some are on the seam and have characteristics of both. This chart classifies such intermediate plants, which has bearing on the laws of orlah, berachot and kila’im.
Hilchot Orlah
Kilei Ilan (grafting): scion and rootstock combinations for trees and vegetables
Laws of kilei ilan: permitted and prohibited scion and rootstock combinations for fruit trees, citrus trees, ornamental trees, and vegetables (update: Av 5778-July 2018)
Mitzvot of the Land
Blooming Season for the Different Fruit and Harvest Time of Vegetables - 5781: Ma’aser Ani Calendars
When exactly is each type of produce subject to ma’aser ani? What are the blooming seasons, standard harvest datesand standard storage times for fruits and vegetables in israel today? An halachic-agricultural survey for 5781 to 5782
Mitzvot of the Land