Shemitta

Shemittah alert:

Arab farmers falsely labeling produce, rabbis warn

Alert supervisor noticed missing pallet of cucumbers. "It was clothing, not vegetables," claimed Arab farmer.

Chief Rabbi Lau Asks Rabbis: Don't Fight over Shemittah

Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi speaks at conference of 400 rabbis about upcoming shemittah sabbatical year, which raises controversial issues.

Melchior: Let's Not Fight Over Shemitta

The upcoming Shemitta year could be a great opportunity to spread Jewish education and values among Israelis, said Rabbi Michael Melchior