Halacha:

Israel 

Machshava:

Israel,  Religious Zionism 

Collections: Rav Shvat on the Torah

Description

Judaism is against extremism, so how can we understand the seemingly extreme statements found in our sages in favor of living in the Land of Israel and against living in Chutz laAretz? The article deals with the seeming contradiction between the strength of Free-Will and the strength of being influenced by our surroundings.