Mashing Shemittah Produce
Question
Is it permitted to mash tomatoes that have the sanctity of Shemittah in order to prepare an Arabic salad?
Answer
It is permitted to mash them, since this is the normal way they are mashed throughout the year.
Source
Rambam (Shemittah, ch. 5 hal. 3; Terumot, ch. 11 hal. 2); Chazon Ish (Shevi’it, siman 25, se’if katan 32); Seder HaShevi’it from the Chazon Ish (ot 9); Zemra LeShimcha (Shemittah, issue 3).
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