Peeling fruits of the Sabbatical year (Shemitta)
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Question
Q. Is it permitted to peel fresh grapes?
Answer
A. It is forbidden, since it is prohibited to peel fruits and vegetables that people do not usually peel, because by peeling one causes the peel, which is fit for use, to be discarded as waste.
Source
Sources: Jerusalem Talmud (Terumot 11:4); Rambam (Shemitta 5:3; Terumot 11:10); Chazon Ish (Shevi'it, siman 14, se'if katan 10); Seder HaShevi'it (on the Chazon Ish, letter 9); Azmera LeShimkha (Shemitta, issue 3).
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