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Shemitah, Chapter 28: Debt Cancelation and Prozbul

Shemitah, Chapter 28: Debt Cancelation and Prozbul

On the ins and outs of debt cancellation at the end of the shemitah year. Who needs to sign a prozbul? Which debts aren't cancelled? How can I sign a prozbul and also fulfil the mitzvah of cancelling debts?
Rabbi Moshe Bloom Hilchot Shemitah
Shemitah, Chapter 29: Hakhel

Shemitah, Chapter 29: Hakhel

On the mitzvah of hakhel, which takes place during the Sukkot following the shemitah year. How do we remember this mitzvah today?
Rabbi Moshe Bloom Hilchot Shemitah
Shemitah, Appendix A: Shemitah Sanctity and Bi'ur times for Fruit

Shemitah, Appendix A: Shemitah Sanctity and Bi'ur times for Fruit

When does each kind of fruit have kedushat shevi'it and when is its' bi'ur time? Appendix A of the Consumer's Guide to Shemitah.
Rabbi Moshe Bloom Hilchot Shemitah
Shemitah, Appendix B: Shemitah Sanctity, Sefichin, and Bi'ur for Grains, Legumes, and Seeds

Shemitah, Appendix B: Shemitah Sanctity, Sefichin, and Bi'ur for Grains, Legumes, and Seeds

When does each kind of produce have shemitah sanctity, and when is its' Bi'ut time?
Rabbi Moshe Bloom Hilchot Shemitah
Shemitah, Appendix C: Shemitah Sanctity and Sefichin for Vegetables – based on the Solar Calendar

Shemitah, Appendix C: Shemitah Sanctity and Sefichin for Vegetables – based on the Solar Calendar

When does each kind of vegetable have shemitah sanctity, and when is its' Bi'ut time?
Rabbi Moshe Bloom Hilchot Shemitah
Shemitah, Appendix D: Shemitah Sanctity for Herbs and Spices

Shemitah, Appendix D: Shemitah Sanctity for Herbs and Spices

When does each kind of herb and spice have shemitah sanctity, and when is its' Bi'ut time?
Rabbi Moshe Bloom Hilchot Shemitah
Shemitah, Appendix E: Guidelines for Growing Indoors on Detached Platforms

Shemitah, Appendix E: Guidelines for Growing Indoors on Detached Platforms

Can I grow plants in my home during shemitah? How do I set up a hothouse with detached platforms? All you need to know on setting up detached platforms (matza menutak) for indoor home gardens.
Rabbi Moshe Bloom Hilchot Shemitah
Orlah, Preface: The prohibition of orlah, a mitzvah dependent on the Land of Israel

Orlah, Preface: The prohibition of orlah, a mitzvah dependent on the Land of Israel

What makes a mitzvah "dependent on the Land of Israel"? On the definition of these special mitzvot and the sanctity inherent in the soil and its produce. Also, on orlah's unique status inasmuch as it also applies abroad.
Hilchot Ha'aretz, pp. 117-121 Hilchot Orlah
Orlah, Chapter 1: General Laws of Orlah

Orlah, Chapter 1: General Laws of Orlah

An overview of the general laws that govern the prohibition of orlah.
Hilchot Ha'aretz, pp. 122-126 Hilchot Orlah
Orlah, Chapter 2: Calculating Orlah Years

Orlah, Chapter 2: Calculating Orlah Years

How do you go about calculating orlah years for trees? How is that different from the orlah count for fruit?
Hilchot Ha'aretz, pp. 127–129 Hilchot Orlah