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Biblical and Rabbinic Sources on the Land of Israel. Judaism and the Land of Israel. Jewish Ideas and Beliefs.

In the Bible, possession of the Land of Israel is tied to moral behavior.

In rabbinic literature, the Land was of primary importance--even as the Diaspora grew.

Religious Zionists believe that the Jewish return to Israel hastens the Messiah.

An excerpt from "The Jewish State"

New Historians, new understandings of the past, and recent critiques of Zionist discourse

The Mel Gibson film disturbed this writer--but offers the opportunity for greater interfaith understanding.

From the Bible to today, the Chosen People rise again after every destruction.

Modernity has caused Jews of every ideology to relate differently to the content of their prayers.

Parashat Kedoshim teaches us to preserve our natural resources.

Links to sites about Israel

Christians are not idolators--nor are they inherently anti-Semitic.