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From the time that the Jewish people entered the land of Israel and built the Beit Hamikdash, offering sacrifices anywhere else than in the Beit Hamikdash became prohibited.
The Mishna in Kelim (1:6-9) lists ten levels of holiness, the highest being the Kodesh Hakodashim, the Holy of Holies in the Beit Hamikdsash, and the lowest being the land of Israel.
The Mishna states: "Eretz Israel is holier than all other lands. And how is it holy? From it (from produce of the land) one may bring the Omer offering (the barley offering brought on Pesach), Bikkurim, and Shetei Halechem (the two loaf offering brought on Shavuot)."
One may ask: why does the Mishna single out these three mitzvot, which must be brought from Eretz Israel, from among the many mitzvot which are connected to the land of Israel, such as Teruma, Ma’aser, Shemmita, and many others?
The answer lies in the fact that one of the aspects of the sanctity of the land of Israel stems from the Beit Hamikdash. Just as God chose the Beit Hamikdash as His eternal dwelling place and the place where He was to be worshipped, so too He chose Eretz Israel as the eternal chosen land for the Jewish people (Mechilta, Parshat Bo.) These three mitzvot represent the connection between the Beit Hamikdash and Eretz Israel.
May God help us all return to the land of Israel and worship God in the ideal place.
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(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
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(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
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Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh)
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh)
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Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the cornerstone laying for the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh – 1938)
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the cornerstone laying for the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh – 1938)
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Parshat Eikev
Description: The 7 Haftarot we read after Tisha B'Av ("Shiva D'Nichemta") surely get us excited that they're coming TRUE, and awaken us to yearn, dance & join the return to Zion! The short article also deals with the problems and solutions facing the American Jewish community as discussed at a recent panel, as well as the question why Jews come from America to Israel to help when we face problems, but Israelis don't come to aid Jews in America when they face anti-Semitism.
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: Twin Foundations
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
