Tying a Bag with Shemitah Leftovers
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Question
Is it permissible to tie the bag of leftovers?
Answer
It is permissible to place food leftovers in a bag and tie it, even though this preserves the moisture inside the bag and the leftovers spoil and rot more quickly.
This is because there is no prohibition against causing loss to Shemitah produce (according to many authorities), and the prohibition is only against actively causing their loss, particularly with food leftovers.
Source
Chazon Ish (Siman 9, Se'if Katan 4; Siman 14, Se'if Katan 10); Azmera Leshimcha (Shemitah, Issue 3).
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