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Funding Farms on Biblical Sabbatical(11:12)
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A man inspects the grapes growing on a field at the Tzora vineyard. May 15, 2012. Photo: Nati Shohat/FLASH90
Dave Matkowsky, founder of 'The Shmitah Fund,' tells VOI's Josh Hasten why it's important to help Israeli farmers during this period.
“The Shmitah Fund” is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Israeli farmers shoulder the financial burden of upholding the Biblical commandment to give their fields a “rest.” Matkowsky says it is crucial to partner with these farmers, who feed the nation and help maintain a connection to the land.
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