Noun
shmita
(Judaism) sabbatical year
During Shmita, the land is to be left to lie fallow. Source: Internet
On that day the formal New Year for the counting of years (such as Shmita and Yovel ), Rosh Hashanah ("head of the year") is observed. Source: Internet
Some Modern Orthodox authorities are also somewhat more willing to include the application of rules permitting farming during the Shmita year and permitting the advanced religious education of women. Source: Internet
This ceremony, which was mandated in Deuteronomy 31:10-13, was held every seven years, in the year following the Shmita (Sabbatical) year. Source: Internet