Parasha Summary
Parashat Behar outlines the laws of the Shemitah (Sabbatical) and Yovel (Jubilee) years, emphasizing divine ownership of the land and social justice. Every seventh year, the land must rest, and debts are forgiven, reinforcing trust in Hashem’s providence. The Yovel, every 50th year, restores ancestral lands to their original owners, ensuring economic equity. The parasha also prohibits permanent indentured servitude, mandating the release of Jewish servants in the Yovel year. These laws highlight the sanctity of Eretz Yisrael, the importance of social responsibility, and the principle that all Jews are ultimately servants of Hashem, not of man.