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Juicing Shemitah Fruits

Question

Q. Is it permitted to squeeze (juice) a persimmon?

Answer

A. Fruits that are not normally designated for squeezing may not be squeezed.

Source

Mishnah (Terumot 11:3); Rambam (Shemittah 5:3; Terumot 11:2); Chazon Ish (Shevi'it 25:32). Zimra Leshimcha (Shemittah, issue 3).

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