Peeling Fruits of the Shemitah Year
Question
Q. Is it permitted to peel tomatoes during the Shemitah year?
Answer
A. It is forbidden to peel fruits and vegetables that are not normally peeled, since by peeling them one causes the peel to be lost and it becomes waste.
Source
Sources: Jerusalem Talmud (Terumot 11:4); Rambam (Shemitah 5:3; Terumot 11:10); Chazon Ish (Shevi’it, siman 14, se’if katan 10); Seder HaShevi’it (according to the Chazon Ish, letter 9); Azmera Leshimcha (Shemitah, issue 3).
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