What is the greater wonder -- G-d's ability to perform miracles, or our ability to trust in them?
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How have the present day farmers who obey this ruling made out?
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I recently learned, as one might suspect, that this is a very hard mitzvah to keep. Surely, to set aside you business/livelihood for a whole year can be frightening. I would suspect those with the sacrifice are more brave, but still it is a real physical hardship. This year I learned there is a charity fund, sorry but I forgot what it is called, that raises money for farmers in Israel who observe this practice. Its a good one to support, for when you give to this fund, you are actually participating in the shmittah yourself.
Shana tova u'mesukah. May all that you cry out for be realized, and may you be inscribed for a good life.
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I often wondered how the farmers survived. The linked story was moving. Is there a known reason/significance for this commandment of giving the land a rest in the seventh year?
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