מעשר ראשון
כי את מעשר בני ישראל
אשר ירימו לה’ תרומה
נתתי ללויים לנחלה”
(במדבר י”ח, כ”ד)“
מעשר שני
The war has left the farmland of Israel desolate and abandoned. The farmers need our help to rebuild their fields.
L’Kayeim provides them with support, financial assistance, and spiritual guidance sustaining them through the devastation of war.
Support a farmer and
gain infinite rewards. L’Kayeim brings you the opportunity to fulfill
the mitzvos unique to the Land of Israel while
supporting Israeli farmers.
L’Kayeim brings you the opportunity to fulfill the mitzvos unique to the Land of Israel while supporting Israeli farmers.
L’Kayeim connects Jews around the world to Shomer Shviis farmers in Eretz Yisroel, giving each of us a stake in the land. Now, you have the opportunity to fulfill the Mitzvos Hateluyos Ba’aretz, while remaining engaged with the farmer between the shmitah years.
מעשר ראשון
כי את מעשר בני ישראל
אשר ירימו לה’ תרומה
נתתי ללויים לנחלה”
(במדבר י”ח, כ”ד)“
מעשר שני
עשר תעשר את כל
תבואת זרעך
היוצא השדה שנה שנה
(דברים י”ד כ”ב-כ”ז)
פרט
…לעני ולגר תעזוב
אותם”(ויקרא י”ט, י)
תרומה גדולה
ראשית דגנך תירושךx
ויצהרך… תתן לו”
(דברים י”ח)
תרומת מעשר
“ואל הלויים תדבר ואמרת
אליהם כי תקחו מאת בני
ישראל את המעשר אשר
נתתי לכם מאתם
בנחלתכם, והרמתם ממנו
תרומת ה’ מעשר מן
המעשר”
(במדבר י”ח, כ”ו)
פאה
‘לעני ולגר תעזוב אותם”
(ויקרא י”ט, י”)
עוללות
וכרמך לא תעולל… לעני
ולגר תעזוב אותם” (ויקרא
י”ט, י”)
מעשר ראשון
כי את מעשר בני ישראל
אשר ירימו לה’ תרומה
נתתי ללויים לנחלה”
(במדבר י”ח, כ”ד)“
מעשר שני
אותם” (ויקראי”ט, י)
פרט
…לעני ולגר תעזוב
אותם”(ויקרא י”ט, י)
תרומה גדולה
ראשית דגנך תירושךx
ויצהרך… תתן לו”
(דברים י”ח)
תרומת מעשר
“ואל הלויים תדבר ואמרת
אליהם כי תקחו מאת בני
ישראל את המעשר אשר
נתתי לכם מאתם
בנחלתכם, והרמתם ממנו
תרומת ה’ מעשר מן
המעשר”
(במדבר י”ח, כ”ו)
פאה
‘לעני ולגר תעזוב אותם”
(ויקרא י”ט, י”)
עוללות
וכרמך לא תעולל… לעני
ולגר תעזוב אותם” (ויקרא
י”ט, י”)
Starting with Peah, one cluster of grapes is marked with ribbon and set aside.
Another cluster is set aside for Terumah Gedolah and a larger cluster gets designated for Maaser Rishon – which is given to the Kohein.
The Maasros are then distributed to the Kohein, Levi, and Ani (pauper), and the Terumos are buried.
You partner with a farmer, leasing one grapevine with its soil in his vineyard.
You receive a signed partnership agreement and certificate, with your plot number.
The plot is now registered under your name, halachically and legally, for the duration of your lease.
Rabbi Reichenberg shlit”a acts as your shaliach in carrying out the Mitzvos Hateluyos Ba’aretz.
You can visit your vineyard at any time, by scheduling a visit with L’Kayeim.
Many farmers live far from established communities
and the lack of connection affects their spirituality.
Often, the growth attained during the year of shmitah
fades as the years go by.Leading rabbanim across Israel have asked Keren
Hashviis to continue the bond with the Shomer Shviis
farmers during the years between shmitos.Thus, L’Kayeim was founded – a new initiative bringing
farmers together with events and programs
throughout the year, aimed at strengthening their
commitment and offering invaluable resources and
spiritual assistance.
Partner Today
Rabbi Shaul Reichenberg shlit”a,
noted agricultural posek in Eretz Yisroel,
will be spearheading the L’Kayeim initiative,
ensuring that the mitzvos are kept in full
compliance with halacha.
L’kayeim brings you the opportunity to partake in Mitzvos unique to the land of Israel by leasing a grapevine in the farm of a Torah observant farmer.
For centuries, the Jewish people have been fulfilling the commandments specific to those living in the Land of Israel.
For decades, shmitah-observant farmers, with the support of their brothers and sisters, have continued to honor these Mitzvos Hatelyos Ba’aretz with joy and fortitude.
Today, YOU can have the unique privilege of partaking in these holy, exclusive commandments, by leasing a grapevine, no matter where you live.
Visit the L'Kayeim website to lease a grapevine that lives in the soil of an observant farmer in Israel.
Receive a signed lease agreement with your plot information, a plot that is halachically registered under your name for the duration of your lease.
Rabbi Shaul Reichenberg shlit”a, leading expert in agricultural halacha in Israel, acts as your messenger in carrying out the Mitzvos Hateluyos Ba'aretz.
L'kayeim connects Jews around the world to both Israel's farmers and to the unique commandments of the land of Israel. By leasing a grapevine from a Shmitah observant farmer, you are partaking in the following seven Mitzvos, exclusive to the land of Israel:
Farmers leave the corners of their vineyard unharvested as a gift for the needy. This helps ensure everyone in the Land has food.
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וכרמך לא תעולל ופרט כרמך לא תלקט לעני ולגר תעזב אתם אני ה אלקיכם
Vayikra 19:10
Grapes that fall during harvesting are left for the poor to gather, providing additional support for those in need.
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וכרמך לא תעולל ופרט כרמך לא תלקט לעני ולגר תעזב אתם אני ה אלקיכם
Vayikra 19:10
Undeveloped grape clusters are left on the vine for the poor to pick, ensuring nothing goes to waste.
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וכרמך לא תעולל ופרט כרמך לא תלקט לעני ולגר תעזב אתם אני ה אלקיכם
Vayikra 19:10
A small portion of the harvest is given to the Kohanim (priests) and maintaining the farmers’ connection to holiness.
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ראשית דגנך תירשך ויצהרך וראשית גז צאנך תתן לו
Devarim 18:4
Farmers give 10% of their remaining crops to the Levites.
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כי את מעשר בני ישראל אשר ירימו לה' תרומה נתתי ללוים לנחלה על כן אמרתי להם בתוך בני ישראל לא ינחלו נחלה
Bamidbar 18:24
The Levites, who receive 10% of the remaining crops (Ma'aser Rishon), give a tenth of that to the Kohanim, fulling the Levites obligation of supporting the Priests.
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ואל הלוים תדבר ואמרת אלהם כי תקחו מאת בני ישראל את המעשר אשר נתתי לכם מאתם בנחלתכם והרמתם ממנו תרומת ה' מעשר מן המעשר
Bamidbar 18:26
During years 1,2,4, and 5 of the Shmitah Cycle, Ma'aser Sheni is observed. In this case, farmers take 10% of their remaining produce and redeem them with a specific coin, this act transfers the sanctity from the crops to the coin, making the produce available for any use.
During years 3 and 6 of the Shmitah Cycle, Ma'aser Ani is observed, where a farmer donates 10% of their remaining produce the poor.
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עשר תעשר את כל תבואת זרעך היצא השדה שנה שנה
Devarim 14:22
Rabbi Shaul Reichenberg shlit”a, noted agricultural posek in Eretz Yisroel, will be overseeing the L’Kayeim initiative, ensuring that the mitzvos are kept in full compliance with halacha.
