Peeling Tomatoes in the Sabbatical Year

The seventh year (Shemittah)

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Question

Is it permissible to peel tomatoes sanctified with the holiness of the Sabbatical year?

Answer

It is forbidden to peel fruits and vegetables that are not usually peeled because by peeling, the peel becomes waste.

Source

Jerusalem Talmud (Terumot, Chapter 11, Halacha 4); Rambam (Shemita, Chapter 5, Halacha 3; Terumot, Chapter 11, Halacha 10); Chazon Ish (Shevi'it, Siman 14, Se'if Katan 10); Seder HaShevi'it (for Chazon Ish, letter 9); Azmera LeShimcha (Shemita, Issue 3).

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