Eretz Yisrael

This section explores the eternal connection between the Jewish People and the Land of Israel, rooted in the Torah and passed down through generations. It clarifies how Charedi Jews view the sanctity of the land apart from modern political ideologies.

What’s the Difference Between Eretz Yisrael and Medinas Yisrael in Charedi Thought?

To many outside the community, the terms Eretz Yisrael and Medinas Yisrael sound nearly identical. But in the Torah world, they represent two vastly different realities—one eternal and holy, the other temporal and political.

Do Charedim Value Living in Eretz Yisrael Even If They Are Not Zionists?

It’s one of the most misunderstood aspects of Charedi life: you see thousands of visibly frum families living in Yerushalayim, Bnei Brak, Beit Shemesh, and Tzfas—learning, davening, raising generations steeped in Torah—and yet many of them do not identify as “Zionists.” So what gives?

What Does It Mean That Eretz Yisrael “Spits Out” Those Unworthy of It?

The Torah warns us in vivid language that Eretz Yisrael is not like any other land. It is not merely holy—it is sensitive. And when its spiritual expectations are violated, the land itself responds.

What Is the Difference Between the Kedushah of Eretz Yisrael in the Times of the Beis HaMikdash and Now?

To a Torah Jew, Eretz Yisrael is not just a place on the map. It is a land imbued with kedushah, a spiritual essence that is unique and eternal. But does that kedushah change depending on the time period?

Why Is Eretz Yisrael Considered Holier Than Any Other Land?

There’s a certain awe that fills the air when

Is Living in Eretz Yisrael a Mitzvah According to the Torah?

Ask any Jew with a beating heart and a yearning soul, and you’ll hear it: there's something different about Eretz Yisrael. It's more than a country. It's more than a homeland.