Join a young brother and sister as they take their very first airplane trip, all the way to Eretz Yisroel!Reading this book is a great way to prepare toddlers for what to expect when traveling by air... from the busy, crowded airport, to waiting in long lines, to checking in their suitcases. Once on the plane, they say Tefillas HaDerech, follow rules and instructions, and enjoy the flight."When the plane lands, it's sunny and bright,In Eretz Yisroel, my heart feels so light."The whole family goes to the Kosel, to Kever Rochel, and to Me'aras Hamachpeila. They may be little, but even small children know it's important to daven at these holy places. And of course, they take a break to eat falafel, their most favorite treat!Every aspect of this exciting experience is presented in a perfectly age-appropriate manner. Like all the books in this valuable series, I Go to Eretz Yisroel highlights mitzvah opportunities, safety and polite behavior in every situation.

The author analyzes ever reference to the Land of Israel in the 54 Torah portions read on Shabbat and the Jewish Holidays. He shows how living in the Holy Land is a fulfillment of the deep yearnings of millennia of Jews who come to Israel to perform all of God's commandments, especially those that depend on the Land.

An English translation of a Hebrew work (Jerusalem, 1993) that examines the lasting impression made by Jewish settlers on the commercial, social, and intellectual life of the area under early Ottoman rule. The cities of Jerusalem and Safed are examined in detail against a background of patterns of immigration and settlement, and the economic and legal conditions. Aimed at scholars of intellectual history as well as at those interested in the interconnections among Ottoman policy, economic realities, demographic upheavals, and cultural creativity. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

What is a homeland and when does it become a national territory? Why have so many people been willing to die for such places throughout the twentieth century? What is the essence of the Promised Land? Following the acclaimed and controversial The Invention of the Jewish People, Shlomo Sand examines the mysterious sacred land that has become the site of the longest-running national struggle of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The Invention of the Land of Israel deconstructs the age-old legends surrounding the Holy Land and the prejudices that continue to suffocate it. Sand’s account dissects the concept of “historical right” and tracks the creation of the modern concept of the “Land of Israel” by nineteenth-century Evangelical Protestants and Jewish Zionists. This invention, he argues, not only facilitated the colonization of the Middle East and the establishment of the State of Israel; it is also threatening the existence of the Jewish state today.

Napoleon’s invasion of the Middle East marks the beginning of the modern era in the region. This book traces the developments that led to the making of a new and separate geographical-political entity in the Middle East known as Eretz Israel and the establishment of the State of Israel within its bounds. Thus, its time frame runs from Napoleon’s invasion of Eretz Israel / Palestine in 1799 to the establishment of Israel in 1948–1949. Eretz Israel as the formal name of a separate entity in the modern era first appeared in the early translations into Hebrew of the Balfour Declaration, while in the original document the country was referred to as “Palestine.” During the period of Ottoman rule the territory that would in time be called Eretz Israel / Palestine was not a separate political unit. Among Jews, use of “Eretz Israel” increased only after the beginning of Zionist aliyot. Had the Zionist movement not arisen, it is doubtful whether the development to which this study is devoted would have occurred. The motivating force behind that process is without doubt the Zionist element. That is why Jews are the major protagonists in this book.

Celebrating the unique cultural heritage of Israel, this boardbook is designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the country’s natural and cultural wonders. Rhythmic language guides children through Israel during the passage of both a single day and the four seasons of the year while visiting iconic places across the country, including the Western Wall, the Israeli Museum, the Dead Sea, the Red Sea, and Masada. Many holidays and traditions that are unique to the Jewish community are also covered, such as making hamantaschen for Purim.

First published in 1943, Eim HaBanim Semeichah remains the most comprehensive treatise on Eretz Yisrael, redemption, and Jewish unity. Much of this remarkable work has been proven prophetic by the passage of time. It is truly a priceless treasure.