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Exiles who don’t make it back to Israel
Question
Is returning to Israel from exile also mean that the a Jew in exile resolved to go at first but for some indefinite eventually did not return for good or only those Jews who were in exile but set foot on the Land of Israel?
Answer
There's actually an interesting debate among halachic authorities whether the mitzva of settling the land of Israel (Bamidbar 39, 59) is only fulfilled by those who settle here permanently (which is the literal meaning there), or is there certain merit, for those who cannot live here permanently, even for those who come to visit and even set foot on the Holy Land. The Mishna Brura cites the 2nd opinion that it’s somewhat of a mitzvah even to visit Israel (248, 28), but nevertheless, regarding the ingathering of the exiles (the 3rd and final return), all agree that permanence in Israel is an essential part of the issue, and wanting, visiting or touring isn't enough.

Ingathering of the Jewish exiles & those who don't come
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tevet 1, 5775

Complications with Modern State of Israel
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Av 18, 5779

Modern Hebrew Dilemma
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Tishrei 8, 5780

Biblical Israel
Rabbi Chaim Tabasky | 9 Adar II 5765

Rabbi Ari Shvat
Lectures at various yeshivot, michlalot and midrashot. Has published many books & Torani articles and is in charge of Rav Kook’s archives.

Investing in firm selling Chametz
Adar I 23, 5771

Kri u'ktiv
Adar II 25, 5771

Evils Spirits & Ghosts
Adar II 25, 5771

Writing a Torah Scroll in English
Adar II 25, 5771

Mezzuzah for Non Jew
Rabbi David Sperling | Iyyar 18, 5773
Is Induction Cooktop good for Pessach?
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Cheshvan 11, 5770

Pesach - leaving home before Pesach
Rabbi David Sperling | Adar II 22, 5771

When does the Jewish day begin?
Rabbi David Sperling | Nisan 10, 5775

Model of Ark of the Covenant
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 7, 5783

Negel Vaser for Babies
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Adar 24, 5783
