Rav Shlomo Katz
The Mitzvah of Eretz Yisrael
In "The Mitzvah of Eretz Yisrael," Rav Shlomo Katz takes us deep into the heart and soul of one of Judaism's most profound and debated mitzvot. What does it really mean to conquer, dwell, and truly live in the land of Israel today? Is it merely about physical settlement, or is there a deeper spiritual conquest at play? Drawing on Torah sources, Chassidic insights, and practical halacha, we’ll explore questions like: How central is living in Eretz Yisrael to fulfilling our Jewish destiny? Can the mitzvah be achieved spiritually outside the land? What is our role in actively building and nurturi...
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1. Is Living in Israel Really a Mitzvah? 24.07.2025 7:37
Rav Shlomo Katz opens the series by laying out the foundations of the mitzvah of Yishuv Eretz Yisrael—settling and dwelling in the Land of Israel. He introduces the famous debate between the Rambam and Ramban: Is this a timeless mitzvah or just a historical one? We also explore the two parts of the mitzvah—conquering the land and actively living in it—and what that means today.
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