Purchasing Produce in Israel During Shmitta with Rabbi Moshe Bloom
Shlomo Walfish from Zo Artzeinu interviewed Rabbi Moshe Bloom the English Director of Machon HaTorah Viha'aretz - The Institute of Torah and the Land of Israel. They do Amazing work educating people about the Mitzvot, and guide and facilitate performing them with farmers all over Israel.
Here is Part 1
As Shmitta
(The Sabbatical Year)
Ends, Let’s Get Ready to Plant…
The
First Fruits
of Israel!
"…honor Hashem with your wealth and the first fruits of your produce”
(Tehillim 3:9)
Partner with a farmer in Eretz Yisrael SHARE in DOUBLE the BLESSING!!
Since farmers in Israel could not plant during Shmitta, they need to plant DOUBLE this coming year.
You can help them by doubling your fruit tree order NOW!
Double the Planting, Double the Blessing!!
Plant Israel's First Fruits Today!
OVER 20 KINDS OF FRUIT TREES WILL BE PLANTED!
Apples, Avocado, Almonds, Dates, Figs, Grapes, Mango, Olives, Pomegranates and more!
Hashem promises to bless those who help in the observance of Shmita:
"I will Ordain my Blessing for you" וְצִוִּ֤יתִי אֶת־בִּרְכָתִי֙ לָכֶ֔ם
(Vayikra 25:21 ויקרא)
This is a unique opportunity that occurs just once in 7 years.
Join in planting Israel’s
First Fruit Trees
after Shmitta.
Your next chance will be in 2029 after the next Shmitta cycle so don’t delay!
Show your love for Hashem and the holy farmers keeping his Mitzvos.
EVERY order receives an authentic Certificate showing your Partnership.
You'll receive a personalized certificate with the number of trees you partnered with.
Dedicate them in honor or memory of friends or loved ones. Keep the certificate for yourself or have us mail it to others.
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It takes A LOT to plant FRUIT trees!
- Find a suitable location and purchase it.
- Prepare the land by clearing away rocks and thorn bushes.
- Bring water, electric and other infrastructure to the site.
- Install a fence around the entire area to keep away the animals.
- Turn over, flatten and fertilize the soil.
- Install a computerized irrigation system.
- Strategically plan and carefully plant all the trees.
- Weed, water, fertilize, and prune them for 3 years (Orlah).
- AFTER 4 years we can finally redeem the fruits (Neta Revai).
- On the 7th year (Shmitta) no pruning or selling the produce.
Rabbi Berel Wein Jewish scholar, author, lecturer and historian
“Zo Artzeinu is a Reliable Organization. They have a good track record of planting trees and keeping the Mitzvos" (Biblical Commandments)
Rav Shmuel Eliyahu
Chief Rabbi of Tzfat Planting trees with Zo Artzeinu in Reichan רייכן in the Shomron creating new life, new mitzvos and helping support and settle the holy land of Israel making it grow and flourish.
When you plant a tree using the form above ↑
you will receive a personalized tree certificate. If you can not donate one full tree, you can still Share in the Mitzvah and Blessing and Donate any amount by clicking on the Donate Button ➞
Why People Plant Fruit Trees
Share in the Mitzvah
Fulfills the bibilical Mitzvos and brings blessing to Israel and those who plant it.
Supports Israel's Economy
Helps support entire communities, the economy of Israel and protects the land.
Meaningful Gift
Partner with a Farmer in Israel from ANYWHERE in the world!
Make the Land of Israel beautiful and plant a tree today
Share in the Mitzvah and Blessing!
"I will Ordain my Blessing for you" וְצִוִּ֤יתִי אֶת־בִּרְכָתִי֙ לָכֶ֔ם
(Leviticus 25:21 ויקרא)