Permissible Use of Shemitah Fruits
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Question
Is it permissible only to eat Shemitah fruits, or are there other permissible uses?
Answer
Shemitah fruits are permitted not only for eating but also for other enjoyments necessary for a person, provided they meet two conditions: the first is that the enjoyment and consumption occur simultaneously, and the second is that this enjoyment is accessible to everyone. The first condition — 'enjoyment and consumption occur simultaneously' — excludes washing with Shemitah fruits, such as using a lemon to remove stains, where the enjoyment is in the clean garment, and the fruit is already consumed before that. The second condition — that this enjoyment is accessible to everyone — excludes medicine, which is not accessible to everyone.