Partner with a Farmer in Israel... Share in the Mitzvah and Brocha!
"I will Ordain my Blessing for you" וְצִוִּ֤יתִי אֶת־בִּרְכָתִי֙ לָכֶ֔ם
(Leviticus 25:21 ויקרא)
Planting in Yitzhar Started Share in the Biblical story and Blessing.
Thanks to everyone who helped the farmers of Yitzhar get trees so far. They planted the vineyard before the deadline and friends of Zo Artzeinu like you helped pay for 1,000 of the trees so far. Thanks to everyone who already helped out. They still need cover the cost of the other 1,500 trees. The cost for flattening the land and all the infrastructure to protect the land is very expensive and beyond the funding ability of the locals in Yitzhar. They are simple dedicated people who are willing to work hard, but need your help. Dedicate some trees NOW, and Partner with them as they observe Shmitta.
The locals who planted are VERY dedicated, they had to hike down a 200 meter VERY steep mountain for about 10 min just to get to the vineyard! The least we can all do is help get them these trees!
See NEW video update below of Shloime in Yitzhar planting these trees. Become a LIVING part of the Torah.
PLEASE NOTE: You can order a tree now that will be planted right AFTER Shmitta. Support and become a partner with a farmer currently observing Shmitta! Share in the Mitzvah and Bracha!
3 Reasons to Help Plant the Yitzhar Vineyard NOW!
1. Yishuv Ha'aretz
The Torah mitzvah of settling the Land
(Bamidbar 33) וְהֽוֹרַשְׁתֶּם אֶת הָאָרֶץ וִישַׁבְתֶּם בָּהּ
(Vayikra 26:5)
וִישַׁבְתֶּם לָבֶטַח בְּאַרְצְכֶם
2. Pikuach Nefesh
Protecting Jewish lives from enemies
(Vayikra 19:16) לֹא תַֽעֲמֹ֖ד עַל־דַּם רֵעֶךָ
(Devorim 4:15) וְנִשְׁמַרְתֶּם מְאֹ֖ד לְנַפְשֹֽׁתֵיכֶ֑ם
3. Fulfill Shmittah
Fulfill Shmitta and Share in the Brocha!
(Shemos 23:10)
והְשַּׁבְיִעתִ תִּשְׁמְטֶנּהָ וּנטְַשְׁתָּהּ
(Vayikra 25:21) וְצִוִּ֤יתִי אֶת־בִּרְכָתִי֙ לָכֶ֔ם
URGENT CALL TO ACTION!
If the farmers of Yitzhar will not plant a vineyard before Shmittah, hostile Arabs can take the empty land and pose a real security threat to the Jews of Yitzhar!
As the video above relates, there is an imminent threat from Arabs illegally taking the empty land near Yitzhar (next to the Mt. Blessing and Grizim), which could cause a serious deterioration of security for the residents of Yitzhar. Planting a large fenced orchard in that area will prevent this security deterioration from occurring. Once there are fruit trees planted for agriculture, the IDF will have the motivation and reason to observe the security of the area and protect the land.
The orchard needs to be planted before September of this year, because during Shmitta (the Sabbatical agricultural year) farmers will not be able to plant. If the orchard will not be planted before Shmitta begins, then hostile Arabs around Yitzhar will try to grab as much land as they can illegally during Shmitta and start building on it. Kicking them out at that point becomes increasingly difficult because of political world pressure and condemnation.
Help protect the land, the Jews living in Yitzhar and the surrounding mountains by getting them fruit trees to plant before Shmitta. And of course, by helping farmers plant these fruit trees, you will be partnering with the farmers in the Mitzvah of Shmitta and Share in the Brocha (as per the ruling of Rav Yaakov Ariel
shlita -
see his letter below).
Project Goal PLANT 3,000 fruit trees BEFORE Shmitta!
Help protect the Jews of Yitzhar, Share in the Mitzvah of Shmitta and the Brocha!!
Excerpt translated from a psak halacha written by HaRav Hagaon Yaakov Ariel shlita, leading Posek on the מצוות התלויות בארץ Mitzvos of Agriculture applicable in the Holy Land, author of dozens of Halachic Seforim on this subject, former Rav of Ramat Gan and Rosh (directing head of) Machon Torah VeHa'aretz.
“...it is appropriate that everyone in the world partner with a farmer in Israel to fulfill the mitzvah of Shmittah, and through this partnership HE KEEPS THE MITZVAH AS WELL because the land belongs to us all...
I therefore bless the efforts of Zo Artzeinu’s Sh’mittah Campaign”
HaRav Yaakov Ariel - Click to see letter
ושְֵׁשׁ שָׁניִם תִּזרְַע אֶת אַרְצֶךָ, ואְָסַפְתָּ אֶת תְּבוּ אָתָהּ. והְשַּׁבְיִעתִ תִּשְׁמְטֶנּהָ וּנטְַשְׁתָּהּ... (שמות כ"ג, י)
"You may plant your land for 6 years and gather its crops.
But during the 7th year, you must leave it alone and withdraw from it..."
(Exodus 23:10)
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You'll receive a personalized certificate stating the number of trees you planted.
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It takes A LOT to plant FRUIT trees!
- Find a suitable location and purchase it.
- Prepare the land by clearing away rocks and thorn bushes.
- Bring water, electric and other infrastructure to the site.
- Install a fence around the entire area to keep away the animals.
- Turn over, flatten and fertilize the soil.
- Install a computerized irrigation system.
- Strategically plan and carefully plant all the trees.
- Weed, water, fertilize, and prune them for 3 years (Orlah).
- AFTER 4 years we can finally redeem the fruits (Neta Revai).
- On the 7th year (Shmitta) no pruning or selling the produce.
Rabbi Berel Wein Jewish scholar, author, lecturer and historian
“Zo Artzeinu is a Reliable Organization. They have a good track record of planting trees and keeping the Mitzvos" (Biblical Commandments)
Rav Shmuel Eliyahu
Chief Rabbi of Tzfat Planting trees with Zo Artzeinu in Reichan רייכן in the Shomron creating new life, new mitzvos and helping support and settle the holy land of Israel making it grow and flourish.
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you will receive a personalized tree certificate. If you can not donate one full tree, you can still Share in the Mitzvah and Blessing and Donate any amount by clicking on the
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Why People Plant Fruit Trees
Share in the Mitzvah
Fulfills the bibilical Mitzvos and brings blessing to Israel and those who plant it.
Supports Israel's Economy
Helps support entire communities, the economy of Israel and protects the land.
Meaningful Gift
Miracle Shmitta Grapes
Amazing true story with Ariel BenSheitreet a grape farmer who runs the vineyard in Yitzhar. Read what happend to his grapes before last Shmitta (Sabbatical year)
Miracle Banana Field Story
Amazing true story with Gibor Koach a banana farmer, who decided to keep Shmitta (the Sabbatical year) for the first time in his life after many years of farming. Click Here
Keeping Shmitta saved lives!
IDF video explaining the story of how keeping Shmitta enabled them to thwart the terror tunnel attack next to a Moshav where friends of Zo Artzeinu helped plant thousands of fruit trees. Click Here
Former deputy speaker of the Knesset planting trees
Moshe Feiglin and Shmuel Sackett cofounders of Zo Artzeinu helping plant 600 Fruit Trees near Shilo site of the Biblical Tabernacle. Trees were sponsored by lovers of Israel from around the world.
MK "Planting FRUIT trees in Israel Fullfills the Biblical Mitzvot and is one of the BEST ways to show God & the world we are here to STAY"
President of Israel Planting Fruit Trees with Zo Artzeinu
Israeli's president Rubi Rivlin planting avocado trees in Moshav Yavul in southern Israel near the Gaza boarder. The president traveled to the south of Israel to show his support for the farmers and express his admiration for them living in the Negev (desert) and turning it into a growing, thriving and productive oasis
Ethiopian Jews in Beer Sheva
Prepping the land in Beer Sheva for an urban orchard with our Jewish brothers who immigrated from Ethiopia. This improves the Negev, unites the residents around a project that feeds them and teaches about self sustainability as well. Zo Artzeinu member also teach them how to keep the Biblical Mitzvot with these trees and their fruits.
Partner with a Farmer in Israel... Share in the Mitzvah and Brocha!
"I will Ordain my Blessing for you" וְצִוִּ֤יתִי אֶת־בִּרְכָתִי֙ לָכֶ֔ם
(Leviticus 25:21 ויקרא)
