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Israel is important to the Jews for many different reasons. Here is a list of reasons as to why Israel is important, and why Jews should live there:
- Israel is important to Jews because God promised it to Jacob (Genesis ch.28), the father of the Israelites, and his descendants. Jacob was renamed Israel by God (Genesis ch.35); and the Israelites lived in Israel during the era of the Patriarchs (220 years), during the era from Joshua until the First Destruction (850 years), during the Second Temple era (420 years) and afterwards. They remained a majority in the land for another 300 years after the Second Destruction; and a minority of Jews remained there throughout the ensuing centuries.
- Israel had been the site of the First Temple, built by King Solomon; the dynasty of King David; the Second Temple, built by Ezra; and the Hasmonean Dynasty. It was where the Hebrew Prophets lived, and where the Mishna (Oral Torah) was codified. Also, many of the Torah's commands apply only in Israel.
- Many Biblical commandments cannot be kept outside of Israel.
- Israel is a refuge for Jews all over the world.
- Israel is the historic homeland of the Jews.
- Israel represents hope and freedom to many Jews.
- Israel represents Jewish pride and solidarity.
- Israel is the one country where you will be among a Jewish majority.
- In Israel, instead of being surrounded with Christmas decorations and other non-Jewish celebrations, you'll see the Jewish festivals everywhere you go.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agoIsrael is important to Jews because God promised it to Jacob (Genesis ch.28), the father of the Israelites, and his descendants.
Israel had been the site of the First Temple, built by King Solomon; the dynasty of King David; the Second Temple, built by Ezra; and the Hasmonean Dynasty. It was where the Hebrew Prophets lived. Also, many of the Torah's commands apply only in Israel.See also the Related Links.
Link: Jewish history in Israel
Link: Is Israel still protected by God?
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∙ 12y agoIsrael (it still is the promised land for Jews).
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Did God promise the Hebrew people land of their own?
It's a matter of belief and opinion, but Jewish tradition says yes, God made that promise.
What scripture say it took the hebrew 40 years to get to the promise land?
Numbers ch.14.
Describe the Hebrew covenant?
it is a mutual promise between god and his people
Who led the people into the promise land?
Joshua.
What land did God promise moses and the Hebrew slaves?
All of it!! As far as Abraham could see in all directions...
Why canaan is significant to the Hebrew?
Canaan is significant to the Hebrew people, as it is the promised land, land of milk and honey.
What did Moses lead?
jewish people to the promise land
Who were the original people from Egypt made it to the promise land?
Israelites
How many people reached the promise land?
i heard its 2-3 people.
What land did Hebrew people call their own?
Israel
Where did God tell Moses to lead his people?
To the promise land away from Egypt.
What promise did Israelite believe god made to Abraham?
AnswerThe Israelites believed that God had made a promise to Abraham that his successors would inherit the land of the Canaanites. This would have included other, non-Hebrew people such as the Arabs, said in The Bible to be descendants of Ishmael, so the promise or covenant was later refined to include only the descendants of Israel.
