Consider the Mitzvot Hateluyot Ba'Aretz that we discussed in class.
1) Which one of them speaks to you the most? Why?
2) Imagine yourself in Israel carrying out the mitzvah. Write a few sentences, as if you are writing to a friend in Chutz La'Aretz, explaining what you are doing and describing your feelings upon performing the mitzvah.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Sanctity of the Land of Israel
After examining different statements by Chazal regarding the land of Israel, we noted that they saw Eretz Yisrael as a powerful agent of positive change. Reflect on this idea and consider how Israel has changed individual Jews, groups of Jews, and the Jewish people as a whole:
- Do you know anyone who was changed/positively influenced by his/her connection to the land of Israel? If yes, how were they changed?
- As you have become more connected to Israel over the years, do you notice any positive change within yourself? If yes, describe the change.
- How has the Jewish people been changed/positively influenced by the land of Israel? Give one example from ancient times and one from modern times.
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