Trumot and Maaserot
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Trumot (heave offerings) and Maaserot (tithes) are agricultural gifts for Kohanim and Levi'im. Untithed produce is called Tevel. The owner gives a small portion of his Tevel as Trumah to a Kohen and 10% as Maaser to a Levi, who then gives a portion of their Maaser as Trumat Maaser to a Kohen. Additionally, the owner also gives either 10% of the remaining Tevel to the poor (Maaser Ani) or sets aside 10% to be eaten in Jerusalem (Maaser Sheini).