The Sanctity of the Seventh Year in Money Received for Dyeing Substances
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Question
Hello, In Tractate Sheviit, Chapter 7, Mishnah 2, Rabbi Meir states that money received in exchange for seventh-year produce requires disposal by Rosh Hashanah following the sabbatical year. The sages disagree, stating that disposal is not required. According to the sages, since disposal is not required, does this mean that the money can be used for trade after the sabbatical year? Or does the money always retain its sanctity and can only be used to purchase food for consumption?
Answer
Hello
They have the sanctity of the seventh year, and one must buy food with them and consume it with the sanctity of the seventh year. However, disposal is not required because these species always remain in the field.
Source
Commentary of Ra'avad and other commentators there.