shemitah
The Shemitah, also known as the Sabbatical year, is a commandment observed in Judaism. It occurs every seventh year in a seven-year cycle. During the Shemitah year, the land in the Land of Israel is commanded to lie fallow, and agricultural work such as plowing, sowing, and harvesting is prohibited. This observance is detailed in the Torah, particularly in Leviticus 25.
The purpose of the Shemitah is multifaceted. It serves as a period of rest for the land,
While the agricultural aspects are primarily applicable within the Land of Israel, the principle of debt release