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Who we are
In response to these inquiries I decided to set up a web site called www.shmittahgardens.com. This web site does not give halachic rulings; it only acts as an informational guideline. Think of this web site as an educational tool to teach you about these complex laws in a hopefully enjoyable and engaging way. I have a quiz page to test you on the laws of shmittah, with real live pictures from different gardens in Jerusalem. You can also download my pamphlet “The Layman’s Shmittah Guide to Gardening” for free found on the back page of the site. My friend and fellow gardener Richard Kovler and I provide shmittah garden consultations in the Jerusalem and Gush Dan regions. We also give lectures using PowerPoint demonstrations and visual aids to educate people on shmittah gardening in an enjoyable way. Richard Kovler is also an expert on shmittah flowers. He has a florist shop. He can be found www.richardsflowers.co.il If you have any comments feel free to email me or phone me and I’ll get back to you in a timely manner. Thank you for visiting my website. Sincerely Michael Doniger
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My name is Michael Doniger and I live in Jerusalem. I’ve have worked as a landscaper for the last 13 years. I have translated a pamphlet from Hebrew to English from Rabbi Rachenberg’s book Mispatai Eretz. I have received numerous inquiries both over the phone and by email on how to care for one’s garden according to halacha during the shmittah year.