Parshat Shavua

The rationale behind Shmita, is to create for us a “Shabbat Shabbaton” every 7 years. Like the contemporary Sabbatical, this results in a complete change in our routine, a break from the norm, a chance to recharge the batteries & then make a new start, refreshed & reinvigorated.

The laws of Shmita - the seventh year in Israel and over seas

The Torah tells us that in the same way we would not take interest from our brother we should not do this to any jew as we are all brothers.