Rav Avrohom Yeshaya Cohen, Rosh Kollel of Kollel Ohel Yitzchok and Dayan at The Bais HaVaad Question: I am visiting Eretz Yisroel this year and would like to bring back some fruits. Is there a problem with bringing produce from…

Rav Avrohom Yeshaya Cohen, Rosh Kollel of Kollel Ohel Yitzchok and Posek at The Bais HaVaad Question: What is kedushas sheviis and what are its practical applications? Answer: Kedushas sheviis means that anything that grew during shemittah in a permissible…

Rav Avrohom Yeshaya Cohen, Rosh Kollel of Kollel Ohel Yitzchok and Posek at The Bais HaVaad Question: I hope to visit Eretz Yisroel this year. What do I need to know as a resident of chutz la’aretz visiting Eretz Yisroel…

Rav Avrohom Yeshaya Cohen, Rosh Kollel of Kollel Ohel Yitzchok and Posek at The Bais HaVaad Case : Reuven owns an apartment in Eretz Yisroel, and it has a fruit tree outside. He lives in America and has no plans…

Rav Avrohom Yeshaya Cohen, Rosh Kollel of Kollel Ohel Yitzchok and Posek at The Bais HaVaad Question: We know that shemittah wipes out loans. Does it also erase other forms of debt, such as money owed for damages or payments?…

Rav Avrohom Yeshaya Cohen, Rosh Kollel of Kollel Ohel Yitzchok and Posek at The Bais HaVaad Question: I was under the assumption that debts are erased at the end of the shemittah year; however, I noticed some men in shul…

Rav Avrohom Yeshaya Cohen, Rosh Kollel of Kollel Ohel Yitzchok and Posek at The Bais HaVaad Question: How exactly does a pruzbul work? Is it necessary for everyone to write one? Answer: The Torah tells us that one should not…

Rav Avrohom Yeshaya Cohen, Rosh Kollel of Kollel Ohel Yitzchok and Posek at The Bais HaVaad Question: Most halachos of shemittah are applicable only in Eretz Yisroel. I don’t live in Eretz Yisroel. Does any aspect of shemittah apply to…