Rabbi Zauzmer: A Shabbat for the Land (May 24, 2025)
Rabbi Zauzmer Sermons
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16m
The Torah commands a sabbatical year for the land, called shmita, allowing the earth to rest like we do during Shabbat. Through various commentaries on this custom, Rabbi Zauzmer leads a discussion with the congregation on the importance of this ritual practiced once every seven years.
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