Plant Fruit Trees in Israel Before the Sabbatical Year Begins

Unless consumers on the international market step in, farmers in Israel stand to lose over 50 percent in profits from the annual sale of the four species used for ritual purposes during the holidays.

The year of Shmita, the Sabbatical Year for the Land of Israel, began on September 25, 2014. Rabbi Ari Enkin offers some insight into the topic from our holy sages.

The Sabbatical Year (Shmita) in Israel is finally here... But can a modern nation disregard their fields for an entire year? Observing the laws of shmita is a test of faith and an opportunity to reaffirm one's commitment to God.

Sponsor fruit trees planted by Israeli farmers while under fire. Have a share in the full blessing of the Sabbatical Year - your next chance will be in 7 years!

The JNF is quickly working ahead of the Shmita year to rehabilitate the green landscape surrounding Gaza, which was heavily damaged by Hamas rocket fire.

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God can make you rich or poor. A person who believes that God is truly in control has no reason to cheat his fellow man in order to make an undeserved profit.

Observing the laws of Shmita demonstrates the understanding that nothing truly belongs to us. Even the land that one owns and cultivates belongs to God.

As the Rabbinic Director of United with Israel, I am honored to share beautiful Torah messages from Israel with you each week. This week I have a special request to make from you. Please read on...

Israel's New Year for Trees has begun! Now is the right time to start planting Fruit Trees in the Land of Israel. Watch your trees of Israel blossom into magnificent expressions of bounty and beauty. Show your love for the Land of Israel and PLANT FRUIT TREES TODAY!