Editing Eretz Yisroel (section)

== Dwelling in the Holy Land ==
Beyond the [[Mitzvah|mitzvos]] that are dependent on the land - which are not applicable in [[chutz la'aretz]], all mitzvos - nearly all of them are specifically dependent on Eretz Yisroel, because the essence of mitzvos is to make a [[dirah b'tachtonim]] for [[Hahsem|Hakadosh Boruch Hu]] - and Eretz Yisroel is the physical place where Hakadosh Boruch Hu reveals Himself openly.

Additionally, the primary fulfillment of all mitzvos in their perfect form - is specifically in Eretz Yisroel - in the times of Moshiach.

Living in Eretz Yisroel and serving [[Hashem]] there is a great and lofty virtue, because of its supreme kedusha - as it states "the eyes of Hashem your G-d are upon it from the beginning of the year until the end of the year," and in it is fulfilled Hashem's oath to our forefathers regarding giving the land to Bnei Yisroel.

Due to the eternal kedusha and special virtue of Eretz Yisroel, living there obligates those who dwell there to conduct themselves in a special way both personally and communally, befitting those who are in the "palace of the king" - the King of kings, Hakadosh Boruch Hu. It also obligates the Bnei Yisroel who live there with responsibility for the completeness of the land and its kedusha, and an attitude of respect and cherishing towards Eretz HaKodesh - which Hakadosh Boruch Hu gave to Bnei Yisroel.

The meaning of this is that Eretz Yisroel was chosen by Hashem from all lands of the world, in order to fulfill through it the purpose and goal of all creation - to be a spiritual G-dly center from which Torah and light will go forth to the entire world. As it is said: "A land which Hashem your G-d seeks out, the eyes of Hashem your G-d are always upon it."

The concept of Eretz Yisroel also includes its being inhabited by Am Yisroel, because just as Eretz Yisroel was chosen by Hashem from all lands of the world, so too Bnei Yisroel are the chosen people, in order to fulfill the above G-dly role and to be a light unto the nations. As it is said: "Only in your forefathers did Hashem delight to love them, and He chose their descendants after them, you, from all peoples, as it is this day."

Eretz Yisroel is not merely a geographical matter, but its essence is - fundamental uniqueness, despite it also being a defined physical territory in the physical world.