Halachic Guides
Matanot Aniyim, Chapter 1: Laws of Pe'ah
An overview of the laws of pe'ah: where does it apply and is a corner of the field still left today?
Hilchot Matanot Aniyim
Pesach: Biur Ma'aserot and Viduy Ma'aserot, Nissan 5782
Biur and viduy ma'aserot are unique mitzvot that occur once every three years; this year (5782) is one of them. On the halachot of biur and viduy ma'aser as they apply today plus the texts recited as part of viduy ma'aserot.
Mitzvot of the Land
Shemitah on one foot
The laws of shemitah are intricate and many. This concise guide sums up the major concepts and laws involved in shemitah, presented in infographic form for clarity. The guide includes consumerism, kitchen management, gardening, bi'ur laws, and more.
Hilchot Shemitah
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
Digital Seder Tu BiShevat
Digital Seder Tu BiShevat for family and community use plus activity guide
Around the Jewish Year
Laws of Ma'aser Rishon
Laws of Ma'aser Rishon, giving it today to a Levi, can we give it to a Kohen? To a bat Levi who is married to an Israel? To a widow of a Levi? And much more
Mitzvot of the Land
Orlah 101
Orlah. A major prohibition that applies to fruit before trees complete three years of growth. A unique mitzva tied to the Land of Israel, since it also applies abroad. This comprehensive alphabetical guide covers diverse orlah-related topics, including how orlah years are calculated and when the prohibition applies.
Mitzvot of the Land
Kilei Ilan - Grafting: a Review
The review below lists the standard stock and scion pairs used in nurseries in Israel. Noted are the cultivar pairs that are halachically permissible for grafting are as well as those that that are problematic. Permissible alternatives are presented when such exist.
Mitzvot of the Land
Shemitat Kesafim and Pruzbul Guide
The Cancellation of Debts Everywhere, Laws of the Shemitat Kesafim and Pruzbul
Mitzvot of the Land
Matanot aniyim, Preface: Matanot aniyim as a model for social policy: "In justice shall you be established"
How do matanot aniyim help propel the poor out of the circle of poverty towards taking initiative and personal responsibility? An overview of the Torah's unique system to promote a just and compassionate society, based on personal obligation. Rabbi Azriel Ariel
Hilchot Matanot Aniyim