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In this episode, we dig into the ancient yet surprisingly radical idea of Shmita—the sabbatical year when the land of Israel gets to take a breather, debts are released, fields lie fallow, and society hits a spiritual and economic reset button. We'll explore where the concept comes from, how it was practiced in biblical times, how modern Israel navigates it with creative halachic solutions, and why this once-every-seven-years pause still sparks big conversations about justice, sustainability, and trust. It's a story of farming, faith, and the reminder that sometimes the holiest thing you can do is…stop. Join us for a year of rest—packed into ten minutes.