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.
I think the mitzvah of Peah resonates with me the most. It shows that helping out people in need is so important. It also makes us realize that we should be grateful for everything we have because there are people who have less than us.
ReplyDeleteRachel,
How are you? I love it here in Israel. We have a mitzvah here called Peah. Basically, we have a designated corner of our field where we leave the crops for people who are poor or in need. I absolutely love this mitzvah. It makes me so happy to help provide food for people who are not as fortunate. How amazing is it that this is an actual mitzvah? I'm doing a mitzvah by just leaving food for the poor to eat! Also, a requirement of the mitzvah is that it's the last corner of the field to not embarrass the poor people.It really shows how important taking care of people is in Judaism. It also makes me grateful to Hashem that I have the things I need to survive. Anyway, miss you, wish you were here.
Lily
The mitzvot that I could relate most to would probably be either Shmitta or Bikurim because these were two mitzvot that I learned growing up. All throughout elementary school I have learned these mitzvot. I have learned about all the other mitzvot as well, but these are the only two I have really learned in depth. Therefore I know the most about these two and can imagine what they were like easier.
ReplyDeleteDear Shira,
Hey! How are you? I haven't seen you in so long! I just had the privilege to do the mitzvah of Bikurim. Here in Israel, when the first fruits of the season are grown, we have to take them to the מזבח as a sign of gratitude to Hashem. We can only take the fruits of the שבע מינים though. I felt a little hesitant to do this mitzvah at first because I would usually keep the first and best fruits for myself. However after learning about this mitzvah, I realized we do this to praise and show admiration for Hashem. Afterwards I felt elated; I have done my very first Mitzvah Ha'ateluyot Ba'aretz! Miss you! Write back ASAP.
<3 Shani
The mitzvah that speaks to me the most is the mitzvah of Yovel. This mitzvah occurs once every fifty years. It is often referred to as the "Jubilee Year." This mitzvah is so meaningful to me. It is a time to recognize Hashem's power and realize that he is the source of our success. This is especially important, for in the Land of Israel, success is in abundance. Although this mitvzah cannot be fulfilled in the diaspora, we must still learn from this and appreciate Hashem every hour, every day of our lives.
ReplyDeleteDear Meira,
How are you? I feel as if we haven't written to one another in a while. With settling and conquering the land, I have been quite busy and my time is being consumed. I wanted to share with you a mitzvah I had the merit to fulfill this year, the mitzvah of Yovel. Yovel is the fiftieth year of the seven-year Shmittah cycle. You may have heard it referred to as the "Jubilee Year." To mark the beginning of the year, a Shofar is blown at the conclusion of Yom Kippur, and freedom is proclaimed throughout the land. During this year, owned land is returned to the previous owners and loans are repaid. This is such an inspiring mitzvah for me. It is a time for to cast aside my desires and focus on the true Creator, Hashem. I am able to marvel at Hashem's glory and power and recognize that only Hashem is the source of my success. This is not an individual mitzvah; it is fulfilled as an entire nation. Yovel resembles unity, one common goal, serving Hashem. I was truly delighted to perform this mitzvah. I miss you dearly. I hope we can write more often. Have a wonderful Sukkot!
Love,
Noga
Peah is the mitzvah that i think i can relate the most to. I think the lesson of the mitzvah is to learn that we are all here to help each other out in anyway we can. Big or small every little bit helps and matters.
ReplyDeleteDear Naomi,
I’ve been in Israel now for about six months. I planted my crops on the second week i was here. Here in Israel we have an amazing mitzvah called peah. Well you know how in America we always saw the men and boys with the payus, well that originated from the mitzvah of peah. The mitzvah of peah is pretty simple but very important. I’ll explain it in brief. When you plant your crop you must leave one corner in the back of your field unharvested. You do so because the poor who may not be able to get food any other way are able to. We put the corner in the back so no-one has to be embarrassed by the fact that they need help. We all have to give it doesn't really matter how much you do give just as long as you are giving as much as you can. I find it to be really amazing. I hope all is well back home, tell everyone I say hello. Hope you had a wonderful Shabbot.
Your loving friend,
Sarah