Land-Dependent Commandments - Bitter Almonds

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Question

Hello Rabbi, if I buy bitter almonds (which are not fit for consumption at all because they are so bitter) from an Arab in Israel, are there concerns such as Orlah, Shemitah, or Tevel? Regards.

Answer

Shalom and blessings,

Bitter almonds are intended for consumption after processing, such as cooking, etc. Once they are sweetened, they are subject to all the laws of fruit.

It is difficult to know under whose ownership the almonds were grown, so due to doubt, one should separate tithes without a blessing.

Orlah is generally not found in almonds.

During the Shemitah year, one must be concerned and treat them with the sanctity of Shemitah.

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