Eretz Yisrael in the parsha: For the sake of G-d and the people

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Parshat Matot
Presented By: Rav Mordechai Gershon

Written by: Tsvi Levy

In Parashat Matot, the tribes Reuven and Gad requested the land on the east side of the Jordan River.

Question
Why did the tribes of Reuven and Gad stress that they would go ahead of the Israelites when going to battle to conquer the Land?

Answer
Reuven and Gad offered to go ahead of the Israelites out of recognition of their moral responsibility to share the responsibilty of the battles to conquer the Land.

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Parshat Masei
Presented By: Yedidya Solomon

Written by: Yaakov Karmon

In Parashat Masei, the posuk says: "Do not corrupt the Land...in which I dwell, for God dwells among the children of Israel".

Question
1. How does the Land of Israel get corrupted?
2. What is the meaning of God dwelling in the Land and amongst Israelites?

Answer
God brought Am Yisrael to the Land to be holy. The opposite of this purpose is bloodshed, which ends a life and prevents manifestation of the Shechina. This would indicate that the Land does not impart wisdom. This would make the Land require atonement.

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Presented By: Avrum Leeder

Written by: Shilo Hagar

The prophet Ezekiel describes the process of exile and redemption.

Question
In the process of redemption, what comes first: ingathering of the exiles or purification?

Answer
Stage1- Ingathering of exiles constitutes sanctification of G-d’s name since it will stop the nations' claim of G-d's inability for Am Yisrael to remain in its Land.
Stage2- God will bring His people to the Land where the holy atmosphere of Eretz Yisrael has the power to purify Am Yisrael.

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