Shmita
Shmita refers to the biblical commandment to let the land rest for one year in a seven-year cycle. The sabbatical year has not only practical and agricultural implications, but also deep spiritual and social messages. KKL-JNF has responded to the unique set of challenges presented by Shmita in a way that supports Israel’s farmers and is in line with principles of ecological sustainability.
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Shmita: The Whats & Whys
From the website of KKL-JNF, this thorough article introduces the biblical commandment to let the Land of Israel rest for one year out of a seven-year cycle, known as the
Shmita in Action in KKL-JNF Nurseries and Forests
Produced by KKL-JNF, this video (08:03) introduces Shmita, the biblical commandment to let the land rest every seventh year, as well as the ways in which the sabbatical year is
Understanding Shmita: Israel’s Agricultural Shabbat
Written in September 2014, just before the start of the most recent Shmita year, this informative article explains “seven things you should know about Israel’s sabbatical year,” including how the