- Question: [Sunday 6th Tishrei 5781]
I live in Eretz Yisrael and am scheduled to harvest grapes this week. Is there any Shemita restrictions involved in me doing so?
Answer:
No. The grapes which grew before the start of Shemita may be harvested as usual.
Explanation: The harvesting regulations during Shemita only apply to produce that has the status of Kedushas Shevi’is. Thus, all tree produce [with exception to Esrogim and lemons] that grew prior to the Shemita year, known as 6th year produce, since they do not contain Kedushas Shevi’is, they may be harvested as usual in the 7th year.
Sources: See Chazon Ish 3:23; 12:7; 22:2; Halichos Hashevi’is 8:2
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