Land Of Israel

0 Torah Philosophy

Parashah of the week: Shabbat Chol Hamo’ed Succot

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Oct

Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Leiner of Izbica offers a profound reinterpretation of a verse regarding the thrice-annual pilgrimage festivals, suggesting that the act of 'seeing the face' of God is a metaphor for an intimate experience with the Divine, beyond physical appearance.

0 Israel Philosophy

Is Judaism Fundamentally Zionist?

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 25 Aug

Rabbi Steven Gotlib's essay in 18Forty's Faith in Reason series explores whether Zionism is inherently fundamental to Judaism.

0 Torah History

Parashah of the week: Va’etchanan

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Aug

In Parashat Vaetchanan, Moses's plea to enter the Land of Israel symbolizes unanswered prayers for unfulfilled dreams and projects.

0 Israel Culture

Etgar Quiz no 274

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Jun

This text is a quiz containing questions about Jewish topics such as Rashi's birthplace, the symbol of the tribe of Benjamin, the origins of the Israeli national anthem "Hatikvah," the first president of Israel, the first city conquered by the Jewish people in the Land of Israel, and the blessing for eating fish.

0 Torah Israel

Where is the Torah?

Max Buchdahl in Jewschool · 6 Jun

The text discusses the significance of Mount Sinai as the location where God gave the Torah to the Israelites, emphasizing its choice as a public and ownerless wilderness to prevent exclusivity and tribal claims.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Parashah of the week: Bechukkotai

Jewish Chronicle · 30 May

In Parashat Bechukkotai, it is outlined that following the commandments will lead to blessings, including peace.

0 History Israel

When was the country named "Israel?" #israel #history #bible

Unpacked · 10 Mar

Exploring the origins and significance of the name "Israel" throughout history, particularly focusing on its importance to Jewish people.

0 Israel History

Zionism: A Call for Moral and Spiritual Integrity

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 5 Feb

In this article, the author discusses the perception and understanding of Zionism in Israel and around the world.

0 Culture Holidays

The mystical Seder with roots in Israel

Simon Rocker in Jewish Chronicle · 21 Jan

Tu Bishvat, the New Year for Trees, while considered a lesser Jewish festival, has gained significance for its eco-Jewish emphasis and connection to the Land of Israel.

0 History Jewish Law

RABBI AKIVA

Jewish Lives · 22 Dec 2023

Rabbi Akiva, born in 50 C.E. in the Land of Israel, was a significant figure in shaping Judaism.

0 Israel History

The New Importance of Chanukah

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 7 Dec 2023

The author argues that the conflict between Israel and Palestine is not about the West Bank or the establishment of a Palestinian state, but rather about Palestinian rejection of Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel.

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Noa Lewis: How Can We Help Israel? Finding Our Purpose

18forty · 5 Dec 2023

Noa Lewis, CEO of Echad and a volunteer with the IDF's women's casualty-treatment unit, discusses the importance of finding purpose in helping Israel.

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Noa Lewis: How Can We Help Israel? Finding Our Purpose

18forty · 5 Dec 2023

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Noa Lewis, CEO of Echad and a volunteer with the IDF's women's casualty-treatment unit, discusses the importance of finding our sense of purpose and unity in the Jewish people and the Land of Israel.

0 Israel History

The Etgar Quiz no 251

Jewish Chronicle · 1 Dec 2023

The text discusses a quiz with questions related to Jewish knowledge including the meaning of "Moshiach," Israel's withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, the naming of a new train station in Jerusalem after an Israeli president, the group of sages who wrote down the Mishnah, the primary area of emigration in the First Aliyah, and the sidrah featuring the story of the spies entering the Land of Israel.

0 Israel History

The Etgar Quiz No 246

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Oct 2023

The Etgar Quiz No. 246 poses questions related to Jewish history and trivia, such as the number of spies who brought back a good report about the land of Israel, the first place Avram came to in the Land of Israel, Ishmael's mother's name, the first Prime Minister of Israel, the date of the establishment of the state of Israel, and the country that gave Israel the menorah statue outside the Knesset.

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One Day More

Ephraim Fruchter in Tablet · 15 Sep 2023

The author reflects on their experience of observing two days for Jewish holidays while growing up outside of Israel, and the adjustments and challenges they faced upon making aliyah.

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Leadership and the destination postcard: Thoughts on Parshat Ekev

Judah Gross in eJewishPhilanthropy · 4 Aug 2023

In Parshat Ekev, Moses describes the Land of Israel as a place of abundance and prosperity, contrasting it with the negative images and fear described by the leaders who scouted the land in Numbers 13.

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Jewish Masterpiece: The Talmud

Sapir · 1 Aug 2023

The Talmud is a complex and sprawling Jewish text, consisting of 63 volumes and filled with legalistic inquiries, fantastical tales, philosophical meditations, and personal interactions.

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Bezalel Naor: Rav Kook's Mystical Vision of Zionism [Zionism: Bonus Episode!]

18forty · 1 May 2023

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Bezalel Naor discusses Rav Kook's mystical vision of Zionism.

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Bezalel Naor: Rav Kook's Mystical Vision of Zionism [Zionism: Bonus Episode!]

18forty · 1 May 2023

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Bezalel Naor discusses the mystical vision of Zionism as seen through the teachings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook (Rav Kook).

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Bezalel Naor: Rav Kook's Mystical Vision of Zionism [Zionism: Bonus Episode!]

18forty · 1 May 2023

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, host David Bashevkin interviews Bezalel Naor, an expert on Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, about Kook's mystical vision of Zionism.

0 History Israel

Can modern archeology prove Jews’ historic ties to Israel?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 23 Mar 2023

Award-winning Canadian filmmaker Igal Hecht's new TV series, "Secrets of the Land," delves into the question of whether modern archaeology can confirm the Jewish connection to Israel.

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Joshua Berman on Traveling to Biblical Egypt

Tikvah · 27 Jan 2023

In this discussion, Joshua Berman, a rabbi and Bible scholar, emphasizes the significance of Egypt in the Hebrew Bible.

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Which Religious Zionism—and Which Cliff? A Response to Hillel Halkin

Mosheh Lichtenstein in Jewish Review of Books · 18 Jan 2023

In this response to Hillel Halkin's concerns about the recent Israeli elections and their consequences, the author disagrees with Halkin's deep pessimism.

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What’s the Truth about . . . “Walking Four Amot in the Land of Israel”?

Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 14 Sep 2022

The misconception that every four cubits one walks in the Land of Israel is a mitzvah is incorrect.

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