Crushing Fruits of the Seventh Year for the Elderly and Sick
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Question
Is it permissible to crush foods for a sick person, elderly, or child, when such foods are not typically crushed for a healthy person?
Answer
It is permissible to crush foods for a sick person, elderly, and child, even fruits that are not typically crushed for a healthy person.
Source
Rambam (Shemita, Chapter 5, Halacha 3; Terumot, Chapter 11, Halacha 2); Chazon Ish (Shevi'it, Siman 25, Se'if Katan 32); Seder HaShevi'it from Chazon Ish (Ot 9); Azmera LeShimcha (Shemita, Issue 3).
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