News for Eretz Yisrael Yomi Ha'azinu: The special quality of Moshe Rabbeinu’s visionAm Yisrael’s leadership upon entering the Land was in the hands of Yehoshua, but it remained rooted in the spiritual leadership of Moshe. Shmitta: A taste of the Days of MashiachDvar Torah from Rel. Zionist yeshiva students: In Messianic times, the choice will not be between good or evil, but between good and better.Why the Shechina dwelt in Benjamin's portion of Eretz YisraelThe Mechillta asks this question and provides two answers.They symbolize a deeper message telling the reasons for Hashem's preference. The double violation of stealing land in Eretz YisraelYoung religiois Zionist Torah scholars:"S’fat Emet writes that every Jew has his own portion of Eretz Yisrael which is rooted in his soul." The importance of Border Towns protecting Eretz YisraelYoung religious Zionist scholars: Protecting Israel's border towns trumps Shabbat observance even if there is no immediate threat to life . There is a difference in sanctity West and East of the Jordan RiverYoung religious Zionist Torah scholars write weekly on Eretz Yisrael: Why Moshe wanted to cross the Jordan when the east bank was also ours.The Torah cautions against sinning in Eretz YisraelYoung religious Zionist Torah scholars write weekly Torah thoughts centering on the uniqueness of the Land of Israel.The Amoraim's love for Eretz YisraelThose whom the Gemara presents as great lovers of Eretz Yisrael, were not “sabras” born in the Land, but sons who returned to her from afar.Ya’akov and Yisrael – Two levelsThe quality of “Ya’akov” allows Jews to survive in times of suffering while the quality of “Yisrael” symbolizes independence. Op-ed..The Levites' portionTorah from Rel. Zionist yeshivas: Why did the Levites not receive a portion in Eretz Yisrael and in the spoils of war like their brethren?Rebellion against God and against Eretz Yisrael'Torah of Eretz Yisrael' from Religious Zionist yeshiva students: The sin of the spies was their perspective on what they saw in the Land.Remembering G-d in times of trouble and in times of rejoicingYoung students in Religious Zionist yeshivas: The symbol of Jewish unity is when every Jew, everywhere, feels the pain of suffering Jews"A song of ascents" - Shir Hama'alot - and the sanctity of Eretz YisraelWe walk in tears, but “our mouths will fill with laughter”- at the time of redemption, the joy hidden within Am Yisrael will burst forth.Eretz Yisrael: Finding the good within the badTorah from religious Zionist yeshiva students: The early pioneers did not see swamps in Eretz Yisrael, they saw potential farm land.Shelamim - a peace offering for the worldYoung religious Zionist Torah scholars explain the connection between the Shelamim offering, internal peace and world harmony.Heavenly Eretz Yisrael'May our eyes see Your return to Zion'- may G-d open our eyes to be conscious of and see the stages of the return to Zion and Jerusalem.Rabbi Zera simply had to enter Eretz Yisrael without a minute to loseHe could not find a ferry, so he crossed the Jordan, then a mighty river, on a rope bridge so as not to miss the chance to enter the land.Changing seasons in Eretz YisraelTorah thoughts on Eretz Yisrael from young Religious Zionist yeshiva students:In Eretz Yisrael, even seasonal changes have deep meaning.As if the land were given to you todayThe Land must be meaningful to us as a great and timelss gift which has just been received - with joy and a willingness to work hard..Why do Jews want to be buried in the Land of Israel?Rabbi Kook saw the Land and the Nation as a single entity; and their connection that of different limbs of the same body to each other.The Israelites’ real estate holdings in EgyptReligious Zionist yeshiva students on the week's Torah reading: The Israelites acquired land in Egypt, causing some to desire to remain.Everything that happened to Joseph happened to ZionYoung Relgious Zionist scholars write on the Land of Israel: 'Why does the midrash compare Joseph's life to the events that occur to Zion?'Strengthening the connection between the Jewish People and the Holy LandOve and above sustaining life, the air of the Holy Land uplifts the individual soul while its earth spurs our national development.A Portion in Eretz Yisrael is like having a portion of the World to ComeThe connection to Eretz Yisrael binds the individual soul to the collective, eternal soul of Israel with a strong bond.The varied names of Eretz YisraelThe choice of different names and their use for a person or object conveys love for unique characteristics. So it is with our land.A Covenant of love and a Covenant of commitmentTorah thoughts from young scholars in Religious Zionist yeshivas: Brit Milah and Torah Study - our part of Abraham's Covenant with God.Eretz Yisrael: The place to learn the Torah and live itFor Am Yisrael to fulfill its destiny, it must be physically within the Land and must keep the mitzvot within the Land.Is working in Eretz Yisrael a mitzva?Chatam Sofer series: Working the fields of Eretz Yisrael is a mitzva parallel to putting on tefilin, and one may stop learning Torah for it.On God’s mountain “It” shall be seenTorah thoughts from students in Religious Zionist yeahivas: Abraham called the mountain on which he bound Isaac "G-d shall see" - why?Nitzavim-Vayelech: Mutual responsibility in Eretz YisraelWhy does Rashi say that mutual responsibility among Jews begins in Eretz Yisrael? What creates that bond?G-d does not abandon Zion or the Jewish PeopleTorah thoughts by young Religious Zionist Torah scholars Seeing the process of redemption by looking through the lens of faith.(Isaiah 49.)Are the mitzvot royal decrees, prescriptions for life - or both?Young Religious Zionist Torah scholars present thought on the Land of Israel: 'The question is not the same in Israel and outside it.' The eternal allocation of land in Eretz YisraelYoung Religious Zionist Torah scholars present thoughts on the Land of Israel: 'Every Jew has a potion of Eretz Yisrael rooted in his soul.' The importance of border towns for protecting Eretz YisraelYoung Religious Zionist Torah scholars present thoughts on the Land of Israel from the weekly Torah reading: Border towns' special rights.Tithes - Ma'asrot - sanctify the materialAchieving the proper attitude towards material things is a necessary condition for spiritual elevation.The difference in sanctity on the West and East sides of the Jordan RiverThe mitzva of settling Eretz Yisrael is fulfilled on the east bank as well as the west bank of the Jordan but there is another difference.The Talmudic Sages' love for Eretz YisraelThose whom the Talmud presents as the great lovers of Eretz Yisrael were not “sabras,” but Sages who returned from far-off lands.We will go into battle 'For God and the People of Israel'The tribe of Reuven, Gad and half of Menashe want to live east of the Jordan, but will help conquer the west. Moshe judges their every word. Eretz Yisrael does not accept enemies of the Jewish PeopleThe 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.Ya’akov and Yisrael – two levelsThe 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.The King's legionThe King's legion was designated to spread Torah throughout the land.Does a Jew feel the pain of other Jews? the joy?Remembering Hashem in tmes of trouble and rejoicing, remembering that we are one nation.Parashat Bamidbar: What is so important about 600,000 Israelites?Why the number 600,000, to Chazal, is the quintessential expression of completeness in all mathematical units, and where it appears again.Shir haMaalot, Psalm 126, and the sanctity of the Land of IsraelPsalm 126, wrote Rabbi Kook, shows the uniqueness of Eretz Yisrael in giving us the ability to unite means to a goal and its ends. |
