What are the misur and trumah blessings for the year 5786

I want to make sure I give you an accurate and helpful answer, but I need to clarify what you're asking about, as the terms need a little unpacking.
It seems you may be asking about one or more of the following:
- Maaser (ma'aser — tithing) and Terumah (terumah — the priestly portion) obligations, which follow a 7-year Shemittah cycle
- Possibly the Maaser Sheni / Maaser Ani designation for the year 5786
- Or perhaps blessings (brachot) recited when separating these portions
Let me address what I can confidently answer:
Key Takeaways
- The Jewish year 5786 falls in Year 1 of the new Shemittah cycle (the previous Shemittah was 5782, and the next cycle began 5783).
- In Years 1, 2, 4, and 5 of the Shemittah cycle, Maaser Sheni is separated; in Years 3 and 6, Maaser Ani (the poor tithe) is separated.
- 5786 = Year 4 of the current Shemittah cycle, making it a Maaser Sheni year.
- The terumah separation applies every year and does not change by year in the cycle.
- For practical guidance on separating terumah and ma'aser today (especially outside Israel), consult your local rabbi.
The Shemittah Cycle and Year 5786
The 7-year Shemittah cycle determines which type of tithe is separated:
| Year in Cycle | Type | |---|---| | 1 | Maaser Sheni | | 2 | Maaser Sheni | | 3 | Maaser Ani | | 4 | Maaser Sheni | | 5 | Maaser Sheni | | 6 | Maaser Ani | | 7 | Shemittah (no tithes) |
The last Shemittah year was 5782 (2021–2022). Therefore:
- 5783 = Year 1
- 5784 = Year 2
- 5785 = Year 3 (Maaser Ani)
- 5786 = Year 4 (Maaser Sheni)
This is based on [Deuteronomy 14:28] and [Deuteronomy 26:12], which establish the 3rd and 6th year as years of Maaser Ani.
The Order of Separations (Every Year)
Each year, the Torah requires separating the following from produce grown in Israel [Mishnah Terumot 1:1; Mishnah Maaser Sheni]:
- Terumah Gedolah — the great priestly portion (given to a Kohen)
- Maaser Rishon — the first tithe (given to a Levi)
- Terumat Maaser — the Levite's portion separated from Maaser Rishon
- Maaser Sheni (in Year 4 like 5786) — brought to Jerusalem or redeemed
The Blessing for Separating Terumah and Maaser
The standard blessing recited before separating terumah and maaser is:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַפְרִישׁ תְּרוּמוֹת וּמַעַשְׂרוֹת
Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu l'hafrish terumot u'ma'asrot.
"Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to separate terumot and ma'asrot."
[Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah 331]
Important Notes
- These obligations apply primarily to produce grown in the Land of Israel. Outside Israel, there is significant halachic debate about whether and how these separations apply today [Rambam, Hilchot Terumot 1:1].
- Because Terumah today cannot be given to a Kohen in a state of purity, the separated portion is wrapped and disposed of rather than eaten.
- Maaser Sheni in 5786 is ideally redeemed onto a coin (with an added fifth) rather than physically brought to Jerusalem.
For personal guidance on practically separating terumah and ma'aser from produce, consult your local rabbi or posek.
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