Tuvya marcus asks:
the mishna says "Shana Rishona nira"
How is shana rishona measured? if the field has been worked for a few years - then what? Is this a din for a sadeh bsula msheshes ymei breshis?
Tuvya marcus , Jerusalem Israel
The Kollel replies:
It seems that it is not necessary to delve into the past history of the field.
If one leaves it "Borah" as Rashi writes, and does not work it for an entire year, this will enable the field to regain its strength and be highly fertile in the second year. This should apply, within reason, whatever was done to the field prior to the "first year."
Kol Tuv,
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