Shemitah 101
Learn about Shemitah, the Sabbatical year: What is it and how is it relevant to us?
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Study the primary sources related to Shemitah and consider the following questions:
- Why do you think we are asked to give up our land, our debts, and our servants every seven years?
- How would practicing Shemitah help us as a collective and as individuals?
- Where in your life can you be more "hands off" this year?
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