daf bit: Kiddushin 36

[cellio]

The mishna teaches: every precept which is dependent on the land is practiced only in the land of Israel, and that which is not dependent on the land is practiced both in Israel and the diaspora, except for orlah (restrictions on fruit trees in the first three years) and kelayim (grafting unlike species). What does "dependent on the land" mean? In the g'mara Rav Yehudah understands this to mean: personal obligations are binding everywhere, but obligations of the soil apply only in Israel. (36b-37a)

(As if the land itself were commanded to, for instance, rest in the seventh year? I don't know if that's what the g'mara means, but it's an interesting idea.)

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[zevabe.livejournal.com]

keldayim (grafting unlike species).

Should be kelayim (no d). Interestingly, Kelayim simply means forbidden mixtures of which there are several. Not to plant grain & grapes near each other (likely what is meant here), not to have diff species of animal pull a load together, not to have diff species of animal interbreed, not to mix wool and linen in clothes. I believe milk & meat might also qualify as kelayim, but I can't recall it being called that.

A מצוה תלויה בארץ (lit: a command which hangs on the land) means those things applicable only in Israel, mostly meaning anything agricultural in nature. Those things addressed in Seder Zeraim (Mishnaic Order of Seeds) except Berachot (Blessings) which obviously applies everywhere. Safek Orlah (fruit which might be from the first 3 years of a tree's growth) is permitted outside of Israel, but prohibited in Israel. However, fruit which is definite Orlah is prohibited everywhere.

[cellio]

Should be kelayim

Whoops -- how'd that 'd' get there? Thanks; I've fixed it.

Thanks for the additional info.