tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post5321432474056105638..comments2024-03-29T11:40:46.477+03:00Comments on Life in Israel: Jordanians make it harder for mashgichim to do their jobRafi G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00699851287106903971noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-53326154573894090552014-11-25T17:01:00.021+02:002014-11-25T17:01:00.021+02:00its a machlokes on whether the hothouse is called ...its a machlokes on whether the hothouse is called a bayit or a sadeh. the eida holds that it is normal to grow produce like that, so even though it has walls and a ceiling, it is still called a sadeh. everyone else holds it is a bayit.Rafi G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00699851287106903971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-84404123239667572582014-11-25T16:58:22.927+02:002014-11-25T16:58:22.927+02:00Hmm... I wonder why.Hmm... I wonder why.Esser Agarothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12853681733864707489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-1516922495559152352014-11-25T16:54:44.458+02:002014-11-25T16:54:44.458+02:00the Eida doesnt use produce form hothouses in Isra...the Eida doesnt use produce form hothouses in Israel. others do (like Rav Efrati), but not the eida.Rafi G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00699851287106903971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-21289481896579765452014-11-25T16:51:52.332+02:002014-11-25T16:51:52.332+02:00What about green houses? During other years, they ...What about green houses? During other years, they are preferred, no? During shemitah, isn't this considered לא מחובר לקרקע, assuming they are properly constructed. <br /><br />Even when people had packed earth for floors, my understanding that indoor plants (w/small enough drain holes in the pots) were not considered מחובר לקרקע.<br /><br />Regarding the Arava, I can understand there not being enough. Still it fits your bill regarding who to support, no?<br /><br />I remember seeing it in the Shuq in previous shemita years. I haven't see it yet. Next spring and summer look for melons from the Arava. :-) I don't recall what else is grown there.Esser Agarothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12853681733864707489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-32527402838445814742014-11-25T16:31:54.582+02:002014-11-25T16:31:54.582+02:00offhand I dont remember the eida position regardin...offhand I dont remember the eida position regarding fruit. it is less of a problem because of the non-issue of sfichin, so I am not sure.<br />some do hold of southern arava produce. eida holds it is not eretz yisrael at all. I think though that not enough is grown there. maybe it is also cheaper ni jordanRafi G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00699851287106903971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-8948685237444755182014-11-25T15:44:14.153+02:002014-11-25T15:44:14.153+02:00Actually, there are a variety of issues, anything ...Actually, there are a variety of issues, anything from determining the extent of insect infestation to whether animal byproduct-based lubricants are used on cutting tools.<br /><br />But, anyway,....<br /><br /><i>..."shmitta l'chumra", i.e. not touching any produce from Jews in Israel but only non-Jewish (aka Arab) produce, or imported produce...</i><br /><br />What about the Southern Arava? [properly constructed] greenhouses? <br /><br />I thought these were well-received in at least many Haredi communities.<br /><br />BTW, soon we will have to begin worrying about fruit. I know at least some Haredi communities which do eat/drink otzar bet din supervised produce. The Eidah does not?Esser Agarothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12853681733864707489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-13983856038082194992014-11-25T11:15:24.029+02:002014-11-25T11:15:24.029+02:00Why the heck do vegetables need hashgacha?Why the heck do vegetables need hashgacha?Snagnoreply@blogger.com