Bava Kamma 102A

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Unspecified wood exists for fuel, i.e., charcoal, so its benefit follows its consumption.

Rav Kahana says: And the matter of whether kindling wood, whose benefit follows its consumption, is subject to the sanctity of the Sabbatical Year is a dispute among the tanna’im, as it is taught in the Tosefta (Shevi’it 6:25): One may not transfer Sabbatical Year produce, e.g., wine, to another p

The Talmud asks: What is the reasoning for the statement of the Rabbis? The verse states with regard to Sabbatical Year produce: “For food” (Leviticus 25:6), from which it is inferred: But not for soaking; “for food,” but not for laundering. And R' Yosei says that it is permitted, as the verse also

The Talmud asks: And according to the Rabbis as well, isn’t it written: “For you”? How do they explain that term? The Talmud answers: From that term “for you” it is derived: “For you,” similar to “for food,” i.e., the sanctity of the Sabbatical Year takes effect with regard to those items whose be

The Talmud asks: And according to R' Yosei as well, isn’t it written: “For food”? R' Yosei could have said to you: That term is necessary for that which is taught in a baraita, as it is taught: The verse states: “For food,” but not for a poultice [melogema]. The baraita continues: Do you say “for