Podcasts about shemitah

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Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026

The letter addresses sending fundraising letters, discusses appropriate student work during the Shemitah year, and advises on coordination between schools to avoid conflicts. It also suggests consulting locally regarding technical studies and requests updates on the Pesach Sheni Torah portion. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/008/6245

Behar Class 1 – Why Does the Verse Begin with Behar Sinai? – למה מתחיל הפסוק בהר סיני

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 8:53

This class explores why Parshas Behar uniquely opens with 'at Mount Sinai,' examining Rashi's commentary and the Torah's pattern of specifying locations. It clarifies how all mitzvos were given at Sinai, even if taught later, and discusses the significance of Shemitah's association with Sinai. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/003_vayikra/009_behar/001

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Behar - Class 2 – The Concept and Message of Shemitah – ענין ומשמעות השמיטה

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Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 5:46

This class explores the mitzvah of Shemitah, the sabbatical year, and its profound message of trust in Hashem beyond the laws of nature. It discusses the relationship between preparation and blessing, and why Shemitah is central to our service of Hashem. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/003_vayikra/009_behar/002

Behar class 4 - The Order and Lessons of Shemitah in Parshas Behar - מתחילים משבתה הארץ ואח"כ שש שנים

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Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 45:58

This class explores the opening of Parshas Behar, focusing on the laws and deeper meaning of Shemitah, the sabbatical year. It discusses the Torah's order, the spiritual lessons of Shabbos la Hashem, faith in Hashem's blessing, and the value of Torah study even for future mitzvos. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/003_vayikra/009_behar/009

Parshas Behar, class 9 - Pesach Sheni, and Enduring Lessons

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Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 32:32

This class explores Parshas Behar, Pesach Sheni's message of second chances, and the yahrzeit of Yisroel Aryeh-Leib. It discusses the laws of slavery, the importance of supporting families, faith versus practical action, Shemitah cycles, and the hope for ultimate redemption. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/003_vayikra/009_behar/018

Bechukosei class 1 - Shemitah, Exile, and Rashi's Calculation of Seventy Years

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Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 5:42

This class explores the connection between the neglect of Shemitah and Yoyvel years in Eretz Yisroel and the seventy-year exile after the destruction of the first Beis HaMikdash. Rashi's detailed calculation explains how these missed sabbaticals led to the duration of exile. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/003_vayikra/010_bechukosei/001

Parsha: Behar - Intractable Land (5784)

All Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 62:00

The Land of Israel is special: It is the land of God. All other lands were given by God to humanity. The land of Israel He reserved for himself. The Torah gives us comprehensive laws regarding every element of our life. Many of the laws are only applicable in the land of Israel. The commentaries tell us that truthfully all of the laws can only be fully fulfilled in the land of Israel. Why is this land so special? In this very special Parsha Podcast we focus on one of the mitzvos most intimately associated with the Land - the mitzvah of Shemitah -- that the land must lay fallow every seventh year - and analyze it from several dimensions and facets. What we discover reveals a great deal about the Land and what the overarching objective of mitzvos are.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –NEW TORCH Mailing Address POBox:TORCHPO BOX 310246HOUSTON, TX 77231-0246– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★

Behar–Bechukotai 5786: Limits and Responsibility

Pardes from Jerusalem

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 35:12

What kind of responsibility do we carry for the world we're living in? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Aviva Lauer explore Parshat Behar–Bechukotai and the connection between social responsibility and spiritual consequence. Through the laws of Shemitah and Yovel, they examine how the Torah builds a society rooted in limits, care, and mutual responsibility. Against that backdrop, the blessings and curses of Bechukotai raise a deeper question: how should we understand the relationship between our actions and the realities we face? The conversation challenges us to reflect not only on belief, but on behavior—and what it means to build a just and ethical community.

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Sicha Discourse, Rabbi Ari Shishler

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 41:32

"What will we eat during Shemitah?" is not a question driven by lack of faith.

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1221 - On Visiting Eretz Yisrael in Shemitah

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 2:52

The Rebbe will read his pan at the Ohel before Rosh Hashanah. Regarding visiting Eretz Yisrael after Sukkos, he questions the appropriateness in a Shemitah year. He also inquires about his son, following earlier discussions, and concludes with blessings for a good and sweet year in gashmiyus and ruchniyus. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1221

1216 - The Shemitah Year—A Time to Elevate

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 6:36

On the threshold of 5712, a Shemitah year, the Rebbe urges Jews everywhere to rise above “earthliness,” reject false ideals, and infuse all of life—even material pursuits—with holiness through Torah and mitzvos. With such resolve, we will merit a good and sweet year filled with revealed blessings. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1216

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1215 - Entering the Shemitah Year

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 5:40

As we prepare for 5712, the Shemitah year, the Rebbe teaches its message: to pause from materialism, live wholly “Shabbat LaHashem,” and unify all of life—Torah, work, and daily needs—in service of Hashem. With such resolve for the new year, we merit a good and sweet year in revealed goodness. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1215

1183 - Guidance for Agudas Chassidei Chabad in Eretz Yisrael

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 14:17

The Rebbe outlines the role of Aguch: representing Anash collectively, coordinating between mosdos, and initiating new projects. He stresses not interfering in internal affairs, focusing on unity, and prioritizing work for Chai Elul, Tishrei, and Shemitah. He sends talks and blessings for a good year. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1183

The Serious Abuse of Prophecy (Part 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 24:05

In today's program, Tom wraps up a two-part series with guest Dave James. Here's TBC executive director, Tom McMahon.Tom: Thanks, Gary. Welcome back to part two of dealing with an issue that's been on our hearts and minds, concerns, The Berean Call, that we've had Dave James, author of two books dealing with, first of all, Jonathan Cahn's book The Harbinger, and now his latest book The Mystery of the Shemitah. And Dave James, who I've been having these discussion with, he's, again, the author of The Harbinger: Fact of Fiction? and Biblical Guide to the Shemitah and the Blood Moons. Dave, welcome back to Search the Scriptures 24/7.

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The Serious Abuse of Prophecy (Part 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 24:30

In today's program, Tom launches a two-part series with guest Dave James. Here's TBC executive director, Tom McMahon.Tom: Thanks, Gary! Today and next week, we're going to be discussing the aftermath of two books that had an impact upon multitudes of Christians, and that impact was not good, to say the least. Both books promoted ideas that greatly distorted what the Scriptures teach, specifically regarding prophecy. And I used the term “aftermath” because the authors of both books engaged in more-than-implied date setting that failed to occur. My guest for our discussion is Dave James, who's the author of The Harbinger: Fact or Fiction? and Biblical Guide to Shemitah and the Blood Moons. Dave, welcome back to Search the Scriptures 24/7.Dave: Thanks, Tom! It's great to be back with you again.

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1135 - On sending a representative and seeking Shemitah support

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 8:40

he Rebbe questions the benefit of sending a representative from Kfar Chabad during this sensitive time and prefers written communication. He advises welcoming upcoming funders from abroad, presenting the village's needs—especially for Shemitah—through coordinated representation, and emphasizing unity and the importance of their support. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1135

I Dislike Old People

The Motivation Congregation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 4:14 Transcription Available

What does it truly mean to "grow old" in Judaism? This question leads us to a profound insight that might just transform your spiritual practice forever.Delving into Moshe Rabbeinu's prophecy about the destruction of Zion, we uncover a fascinating distinction between two Hebrew concepts of aging. "V'noshantem" – spiritual retirement marked by apathy and complacency – stands in stark contrast to "zikna" – the respected wisdom that comes with experience. This linguistic nuance reveals that our spiritual destruction isn't triggered by accumulating years but by allowing our hearts to grow old and disconnected.The true danger lies in approaching Judaism mechanically, "like somebody that should already be in the grave." When we forget our gratitude to God, lose sight of the beauty in mitzvot, and serve from a place of obligation rather than passion, we fulfill the warning that leads to exile. Yet Judaism itself provides the antidote – constant renewal through Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, Shemitah cycles, and more. These institutions restart our spiritual clocks, giving us fresh perspectives and new beginnings.The ideal spiritual journey combines the wisdom of experience with the enthusiasm of youth – maintaining what's beautifully described as a "teen love story with the Creator." Even when we stumble, this youthful energy keeps us searching for connection rather than settling into complacency. We can respect and aspire to be elders (zekenim) in wisdom while refusing to let our hearts retire from passionate engagement with the divine.Want to revitalize your spiritual practice? Approach your learning each day with childlike openness, asking how these teachings can become practical in your mitzvah observance. Remember that remaining young at heart might be our most powerful protection against spiritual decline.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

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5614 - Remarks on Shemitah and Sale of Land

Lomdus On The Amud: Following The Oraysa Schedule

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 8:17

The Rebbe thanks Rabbi Kahana for his sefarim and suggests that the temporary sale of land during Shemitah be noted as a supportive measure to prevent forbidden labor. He asks Kfar Chabad to connect with him and offers to send Kehot publications of interest. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/011/5614

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Moed Katan 6b: Automatic Watering on Shemitah: Allowed or Not?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 2:42

Automatic Watering on Shemitah: Allowed or Not?Can you leave your sprinkler system running during Shemitah? What if it's automatic and set up before the year began? In this episode, we look at whether using an irrigation system is allowed, and under what conditions. We break down the difference between watering to keep plants alive vs. helping them grow—and how that affects the halacha. Straightforward, clear, and practical—everything you need to know about keeping your lawn or field watered during Shemitah.

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Singing Hashem's Praises in Everyday Miracles

Daily Emunah Podcast - Daily Emunah By Rabbi David Ashear

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025

When a person recognizes Hashem's involvement in his life, he has a mitzvah not only to thank Hashem, but to also sing His praises. The pasuk says: " שִׁירוּ לוֹ זַמְּרוּ לוֹ שִׂיחוּ בְּכָל נִפְלְאוֹתָיו " — "Sing to Him, make music to Him, speak of all His wonders." (Divrei HaYamim I 16:9) We are meant to speak joyfully about the wondrous things Hashem does for us. Baruch Hashem, I have the zechut to hear so many stories of how people felt Hashem's hand in their lives. There's an email address where people send in their stories( livingemunah123@gmail.com ). I would like to share just a few that I recently received. What's so beautiful about some of these stories is how Hashem is involved even in the most mundane of tasks — something as simple as pressing a button. A woman who is an English teacher related that she had been working for years on developing an app to help students drill their English vocabulary. It was a long and exhausting process, and she hoped to secure a government tender that would allow her to sell the app to schools across Israel, helping her cover the high costs. But she hit a roadblock — the Ministry of Education wouldn't provide vendors with a list of schools and contact information. How could she sell her product without spending all her time manually searching for schools? Recently, while trying to look up a phone number on her computer — for the purpose of suggesting a shidduch — she accidentally pressed the wrong button. A file suddenly downloaded onto her computer. Curious, she opened it. To her shock, it was an Excel sheet with over 1,500 religious schools in Israel, complete with all their contact information. She had never even heard of such a list. But she didn't need to — Hashem had guided her fingers to press the exact button she needed. Another woman shared a story from a recent trip to Spain in late April. A nationwide power outage struck in the early afternoon, right as she and her husband were getting ready to catch a train to their next destination. The night before, she had purchased what she thought were train tickets via the railway app. But when she opened the app to confirm the departure time, she realized she had mistakenly bought bus tickets instead. She didn't even know that buses could be booked through the app! As it turned out, the train system had completely shut down due to the power outage, leaving passengers stuck for hours in the heat. Meanwhile, she and her husband boarded a comfortable, air-conditioned bus and arrived on time with no difficulties. Once again, Hashem had guided someone to press exactly the right button. A man submitted a powerful story about a fire that broke out a few weeks ago in fields near Beit Shemesh. He sent in a picture showing completely blackened, burnt fields surrounding a single patch of lush green. That green patch belonged to Moshav Matityahu — a religious moshav who keep Shemitah. The field manager was there as the flames approached. The trees — etrogim and rimonim — were in serious danger. But then, miraculously, the flames veered, forming a half-circle around this field, and moved on to burn the next one. Not a single tree of theirs was singed. It was clearly a bracha earned in the merit of keeping Shemitah. Tragically, the surrounding fields — which were not observing Shemitah — were all burned. Hashem can and does bless us in countless ways, sometimes in very visible miracles. One final story. A man had a specialist appointment last year. The waiting room had televisions playing on all sides, the volume blasting, and the content was extremely inappropriate. He tried his best not to look, but some of the images caught his eye and became lodged in his mind. He prayed deeply for Hashem to remove those images from his thoughts. A week later, he had a follow-up appointment at the same office. This time, before going, he poured out his heart to Hashem, asking not to be exposed to those same sights again. Miraculously, when he arrived, every screen was malfunctioning. The same clean advertisement played on a loop for the entire thirty minutes he was there. Other patients were complaining, but the staff could not fix it. Only he knew that it was an answer to his tefillah. Hashem is helping us constantly. It's our job to recognize His involvement, thank Him, and tell others about it. The more we speak of His wonders, the more aware we become of His presence in our lives — and the more reasons we find to sing His praises.

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Trusting Hashem in Every Decision

Daily Emunah Podcast - Daily Emunah By Rabbi David Ashear

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025

In Parashat Behar, we are introduced to the mitzvah of Shemitah — the command for a landowner to let his land rest for an entire year. The Gemara in Sanhedrin teaches that one of the reasons behind this mitzvah is to remind the landowner that the land ultimately belongs to Hashem. It is Hashem who determines how much produce the land will yield and when it will be given. The farmer's efforts do not add to or subtract from that decision. This lesson applies to all forms of livelihood. The mitzvah of Shemitah teaches us that parnasah comes only from Hashem, and it is He who decides when and how much a person will receive. In the case of Shemitah, Hashem even provides extra produce before the seventh year begins — showing that He already knows who will follow the mitzvah and provides accordingly. More broadly, the Chovot HaLevavot gives guidance on how to approach our work with the proper mindset. In Sha'ar HaBitachon, perek dalet, he writes that Hashem does not instruct a person which job to take or what merchandise to sell. Therefore,it is only logical to conclude that a person's responsibility is to pray to Hashem for guidance and trust that He will guide him to the business that he wants him to be in. If the options in front of a person are equal in spiritual terms, he can be confident that whichever one he chooses is the one Hashem wants for him. Even if, in hindsight, another option appears to have been more successful or profitable, it does not mean the person made a mistake. Similarly, a person must know that he is never stuck — he can leave a job that no longer suits him — but he also must know that wherever he was until now was part of Hashem's plan. When it comes to Torah and mitzvot, however, Hashem has given us clear instructions. That is where our choices matter most. In the physical realm, though, where no clear command exists, Hashem takes responsibility to guide us where we need to be. For example, if a girl is offered a potential shidduch and chooses to date a certain boy who seems to be the best match, but ultimately it doesn't work out — and later she finds that another suggestion proves to be the right one — it does not mean she made the wrong choice. It also does not mean that had she chosen differently from the start, things would have been smoother. Hashem had reasons for wanting her to go through the earlier process. Every experience, even unsuccessful ones, shapes a person and contributes to his or her growth. The key is to avoid regret when it comes to decisions in the physical world. We must believe that Hashem is constantly guiding us. Even if new information comes to light that would have changed a decision, it still doesn't mean the decision was wrong. If Hashem had wanted us to act differently, He would have arranged for us to have that information sooner. Whenever we feel regret — thinking we would have been more successful or happier had we chosen differently — we must see that as an opportunity to strengthen our emunah. It is Hashem who decides our financial success, and what has occurred until now was never dependent on our choices. Success is not about choosing the right job, field, or investment. It's about placing our trust in the One who controls all outcomes. It is not the business or merchandise that brings parnasah — only Hashem does. To Him, it doesn't matter which field we choose. We are always led to choose what we are meant to choose, and our parnasah is exactly what Hashem has decreed for us. Our decisions never change that. Shabbat Shalom

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Behar-Bechukotai: Blessings and Curses

2 Paleys on a Pod

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 53:02

This week we discuss this double Parsha and what it means to us. It covers the laws of the Sabbatical year (Shemitah) and the Jubilee (Yovel), as well as the consequences of obedience and disobedience to God's commandments. Briyah is heading to Peru so potentially there will be no new episodes for the next few weeks.Leave us a (nice) review!Shabbat shalom and may we know no more sorrow.

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Shemitah and Yovel Are for the Ohavei Hashem (Behar-Bechukosai 5785)

Pirkei Avos (Rosh Yeshiva)

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025

Shemitah and Yovel Are for the Ohavei Hashem (Behar-Bechukosai 5785)

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Shayla of The Week #157- What Is The Secret Behind The Recurrence of The Number Seven in Sefer Vayikra? Revealing Sefira, Shemitah, Yovel, Pesach, Shavous, Sukkos, Shabbos, Tumah, Korbanos and Klalos

Rabbi Moshe Walter's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 29:26

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Is "The Shemitah" a Sham? (Part 2) with Greg Sheryl

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 26:54

My guest for today's program and next week is Greg Sheryl. He's a longtime writer for the apologetics publication The Quarterly Journal that is produced by Personal Freedom Outreach.

Is "The Shemitah" a Sham? (Part 1) with Greg Sheryl

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 24:36

My guest for today's program and next week is Greg Sheryl. He's a longtime writer for the apologetics publication The Quarterly Journal that is produced by Personal Freedom Outreach.

852 Modern Application of the Land Sabbath (Ex. 23:10-11; Lev. 25:1-7)

MNC Fellowship

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 33:14

I go over a few more details concerning the Sabbatical year (and cycle) and then I get into some practicality for followers of Yahweh today. Never try to talk yourself out of keeping a commandment. Always reason towards Yahweh's Torah, not away from it.

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What is the Shemitah? (Part 2) with Dave James

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 23:52

Last week, we were zeroing in on some issues related to Jonathan Cahn's book, as I mentioned, The Mystery of Shemitah. But we're talking about some facts that – as you pointed out last week – that this book is not presented as fiction, or even part-fiction. This deals with, supposedly, God imposing the law of Shemitah – not the same way, but somehow it has an effect…it's going to have an effect on the United States with regard to its economy. Now, Jonathan Cahn said in this book that the economic downturn of 2008 was the “worst crash in the history of America,” and I'm quoting. Dave, is that true?

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Elul Unbound Bonus Episode #23: Happy Tues-Year!

Judaism Unbound

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 21:13

Elul is the 12th and final month of the Jewish calendar year. Elul Unbound is a Judaism Unbound initiative all about making Elul meaningful, through creative digital modalities. In this second bonus episode of Elul Unbound, Lex Rofeberg and Wendie Bernstein Lash continue their exploration of the power of threes.This Elul bonus episode is the second of four that will be released as part of Elul Unbound 2024 (our 22nd-25th Elul episodes overall). Check out Elul Unbound by visiting www.judaismunbound.com/elul.To check out our previous Elul bonus episodes, released through Elul Unbounds of the past six years, click here. Join our bi-weekly journey through Elul Unbound 2024 by signing up at this link, and sign up for our first Elul Unbound Shabbat gathering of 2024 (Friday, September 6th), where we will be forging our kavanot (intentions) for the new year in real time with friends, by clicking here.

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What is the Shemitah? (Part 1) with Dave James