Jam from Shemitah Clementines | The seventh year (Shemittah) | Sheilot

Jam from Shemitah Clementines

Question

Is it permissible to make jam from clementines?

Answer

As far as is known, this is not the usual practice, and therefore it is forbidden.

Source

Jerusalem Talmud (Shevi'it, Chapter 8, Halacha 2); Rambam (Shemita, Chapter 5, Halacha 3); Chazon Ish (Shevi'it, Siman 25, Se'if 32); Seder HaShevi'it from Chazon Ish (Letter 9); Azmera LeShimcha (Shemita, Issue 3).

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