Tishrei 5786, Issue no. 22
Article
A ma'aser sheni year has begun!
This year, 5786, is a ma’aser sheni year—the fourth year of the shemitah cycle. The laws of terumot and ma’aserot differ from last year, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the land-dependent mitzvot.
Q&A
Planting a Yemenite etrog tree near a lemon tree
Is it permissible to plant a Yemenite etrog near a lemon tree, or other etrog tree varieties? I heard that the etrog fruit sometimes change when planted near such trees – are they considered grafted?
Clip
The nine-leaf myrtle
Discover the fascinating story of the Avot strain—also known as Rashi's myrtle—a kosher variety of hadas for the arba minim, distinguished by its unique clusters of nine leaves. It may well be the hadas mitzri referenced in the Talmud.
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Tu Bishevat lecture series
Enrich your students’ learning with a hands-on study of the mitzvot of the Land. This series of three dynamic lectures, delivered by Rabbi Moshe Bloom, Director of the English Department, brings practical insights and inspiration directly to your institution. Perfect for the period between Chanukah and Tu Bishevat, these sessions deepen understanding and connect students to the rhythms of the year in a meaningful way.
News
Special events for our soldiers
We have begun hosting activity and respite days at our campus. In addition to physical comfort and care, the soldiers receive meaningful programs and workshops that help ease the impact of their combat experiences.
Summer English day family event
During summer vacation, we held a full-day family program for English speakers, including our visitors' center, a tour of our botanical Garden of Mitzvot and family treasure hunt throughout the garden, a hands-on terumot and ma'aserot workshop using vegetables from the garden, a competitive Kahoot on the land-dependent mitzvot (with prizes), and planting different types of annuals observing the laws of kilei zera'im. It is our hope to hold many more events to cater to the English-speaking public.
Book dedications
Honor your loved ones or celebrate a meaningful occasion by dedicating a book through the Institute’s publishing house. Each dedication helps support our mission of making the land-dependent mitzvot accessible to learners everywhere. For more information, please contact us at 073-2196969 or machon@toraland.org.il.