The Way of Eating Shemitah Fruits
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Question
Is it permissible to eat Shemitah fruits in any form?
Answer
Only in the form that they are customarily eaten throughout the year.
Source
It is explained in the Mishnah (Shevi'it, Chapter 8, Mishnah 1) and ruled in the Rambam (Shemittah, Chapter 5, Halacha 1) that Shemitah fruits are given for eating, drinking, anointing, lighting a candle, dyeing, and eating what is customarily eaten, etc. It is explained that it is permissible to eat Shemitah fruits only in the customary manner of eating; see details in Azmera Leshimcha (Shemittah, Issue 3).
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