Eretz Yisrael

The righteous daughters

Their love for the land was palpable. Even their timing was perfect. A look at the different ways our commentators described the daughters' viewpoint.

We are the people of the Book. Why do we not act like it?

When have you heard public invocation of the biblical verses where He promised Eretz Yisrael to Am Yisrael? Or reasoning using them as bases?

Make no mistake – the Exile is a curse

The conception that is perfectly OK to live in gentile countries must be erased.

The Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Timeless Torah

In the merit of the Holy Land.

Parashat Vayetzei: God of society

“The merit of Eretz Yisrael will protect me and my family, that no harm should befall us, and no harm should befall all of Israel…”

Are they gonna do it again?

Israel must stand strong for once against all international pressure.

Saying it Straight – The Lubavitcher Rebbe and Israel

The Rebbe warned against hesitating to preemptively thwart enemy plans or delaying forceful and unrelenting blows against Arab terrorism.

The Torah of Eretz Yisrael vs. the Torah of Chutz la’Aretz

The natural environment in the Land of Israel supports the observance of Torah; it does not depend on miracles and overcoming nature.

Two Passover Questions

The Seder has fascinated commentators and everyday Jews for centuries. These two questions and their answers are an enlightening approach.

The Parsha and Current Events: Judicial Reform?

What is really going on in the dispute over judicial reform in Israel? What are they protesting?

Mishpatim, the legislative parasha

Is this a random selection of mitzvot, or is there a connecting theme?

Noah – The flawed tzaddik

Rabbi Yochanan perceived that something was wrong and it is not just that Noah did not try to save his generation, as is usually said..

Creation: The goal comes first

The story of Creation brings us closer to Hashem

An allegory for Sukkot

A sukkah is a temporary dwelling. What happens to those to whom it becomes a permanent one even though a beautiful home awaits them?

Did we thank Him enough?

Forgive us, for the sin we committed before You by not appreciating the special miracle we have been privilieged to see in our lifetime.

Parashat Vayeilech: Going into the future

G-d had given Israel 611 mitzvot via Moshe, only two more remain. And these two final mitzvot ensure Jewish continuity after Moshe is gone

Masei: Three stages of Redemption

Standing at the borders of the Holy Land, then and now.

The Land of Israel, Torah and the Nation are One

Rabbi Yossi bar Chalafta said to Rabbi Yishmael his son: 'If you wish to see the Shechinah in this world, learn Torah in Eretz Yisrael.'

Revelation of the essence of G-d’s Name

Young Rel. Zionist scholars: When Am Yisrael reaches perfection by developing its Land and building the Temple, G-d’s Name is complete.

God stood and measured the Earth

Young Israeli religious Zionist Torah scholars: G-d was not looking for a land large enough for His nation, He was acting as a matchmaker.

Time is passing us by

Our reality is getting uglier, and we are getting older. Don’t wake up when it’s too late and be blown away by all that you’ve missed.Op-ed.

Planet of the Jews

Jewish Life in the Land of Israel is not the same as Jewish Life in foreign lands.

Making dreams come true

Jacob's dream came true when he, near the Holy Land, saw the angels of the Land of Israel. That is the power of coming to live in Israel.

I love Shmitta

Good Shabbos, Eretz Yisrael!

The Good Land

Rabbi Gold said that there is a yetzer hara (evil inclination) that causes a person to see the Land of Israel in a negative perspective.

Happy Tu B’Shvat! The incomparable Torah of Eretz Yisrael.

There is only one Torah, but there are two different understandings of Torah - and many of its precepts can be kept only in Eretz Yisrael.

The Most Important Shvat in 7 Years

This year’s planting season Starting in Shvat and going to Av in the Summer of 2021 is very important.

A Portion in Eretz Yisrael is a portion of the World to Come

The connection to Eretz Yisrael binds the individual soul to the collective, eternal soul of Israel with a strong bond.

The varied names of Eretz Yisrael

The choice of different names and their use for a person or object conveys love for unique characteristics. So it is with our land.

Spiritual transformation, becoming someone new

Rivkah makes a momentous decision that will change her life and the lives of her descendants.

MK Haim Katz:

'We have a government that's deserting settlement'

MK Chaim Katz criticizes government conduct in Judea and Samaria during tour by Eretz Ysrael lobby in young Gush Etzion communities.

The Daily Portion, Ki Tavo / Not to be ungrateful

With our entrance into the Land of Israel - and today with our return - we must live with the continuous consciousness of God's goodness.

Weekly Torah Study: Be wholehearted with Hashem, your G-d

All the details involved in building a Torah-true society are founded on one principle.

Reasons to feel proud

Let us be proud of who we are and Who made us what we are - He who fulfills His promises to bless our land.

The Talmudic Sages' love for Eretz Yisrael

Those whom the Talmud presents as the great lovers of Eretz Yisrael were not “sabras,” but Sages who returned from far-off lands.

Eretz Yisrael does not accept enemies of the Jewish People

The Torah says that the enemies of the Jewish People will not be able to make the land prosper. To Ramban this is a blessing, not a curse.

Rabbi Meshulam Rata's love of the Land and diligent Torah study

A positive attitude to Zionism and settling the Land of Israel was shared by Rabbi Meshulam Rata (Roth) and his rabbi, Rabbi Meir Arik.

50 reasons to make Aliyah

From getting closer to G-d to the thriving economy, excellent medical care and the availability of bagels-what more can you ask? Come home.

Ya’akov and Yisrael – two levels

The quality of “Ya’akov” allows us to survive suffering, that of “Yisrael” allows us to reach the level in which we can declare God’s name.

Our Inheritance

One can inherit something and not use it, but in this case, Hashem commands us to possess the land in our hearts and then with our actions.

Eretz Yisrael, the center of the world

Thursday: New e-Newsletter!

This Thursday: Launch of New Nationalist Torah Email Newsletter

This Thursday, Bet El Institutions is launching an e-newsletter, offering weekly Torah insights in the spirit of the Rav Kook's teachings