Peeling Apples in the Sabbatical Year
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Question
Is it permissible to peel apples during the Sabbatical year?
Answer
It is permissible to peel fruits and vegetables that are customarily peeled, even though this results in the loss of the peel, as this is the usual manner of preparation.
Source
Jerusalem Talmud (Terumot, Chapter 11, Halacha 4); Rambam (Shemita, Chapter 5, Halacha 3; Terumot, Chapter 11, Halacha 10); Chazon Ish (Shemita, Chapter 14, Note 10); Seder HaShevi'it (Chazon Ish, Letter 9); Azmera LeShimcha (Shemita, Issue 3).
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