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Question about Pickling Cucumbers in the Seventh Year

Question

Do the water used to pickle cucumbers of the seventh year need to be kept?

Answer

The water used to pickle cucumbers or olives of the seventh year, since it is not commonly used, does not have sanctity.

Source

Rambam (Shemita, Chapter 5, Law 22); Azmera Leshimcha (Shemita, Issue 3).

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