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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. | 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. | ||
== The Uniqueness and Virtue of the Land of Israel == | == The Uniqueness and Virtue of the Land of Israel == | ||
The Uniqueness of Eretz Yisroel Among All Lands of the World is in Two Aspects: | The Uniqueness of Eretz Yisroel Among All Lands of the World is in Two Aspects: | ||
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This holiness is expressed in the commandments dependent on the land, and as mentioned above, even all commandments are primarily fulfilled completely in the Land of Israel, especially in the future to come. As the Rebbe explains in his holy letter to the Jewish people; in which he explains the difference between the Land of Israel and outside the land - where they decreed impurity on its soil and air. | This holiness is expressed in the commandments dependent on the land, and as mentioned above, even all commandments are primarily fulfilled completely in the Land of Israel, especially in the future to come. As the Rebbe explains in his holy letter to the Jewish people; in which he explains the difference between the Land of Israel and outside the land - where they decreed impurity on its soil and air. | ||
And what is understood from what is explained there, is that what is special about the Land of Israel is that even the "land" is "Israel," meaning that even the earthiness and material ground within it will be permeated with holiness, not just the spirituality. Therefore, the land and its produce are subject to commandments and laws dependent on the land. | And what is understood from what is explained there, is that what is special about the Land of Israel is that even the "land" is "Israel," meaning that even the earthiness and material ground within it will be permeated with holiness, not just the spirituality. Therefore, the land and its produce are subject to commandments and laws dependent on the land.[[File:יציאה מהארץ קליין.jpg|thumb|The Rebbe's Response to Rabbi Binyamin Klein Before His WeddingThe Rebbe's response to his secretary Rabbi Binyamin Klein before his wedding, regarding his father's attendance (who lived in Jerusalem) at his wedding (which took place in New York): | ||
"Is there a halachic permission for this (to leave Eretz HaKodesh tivneh v'tikonein) according to Shulchan Aruch?"]] | |||
== The Name "Land of Israel" == | == The Name "Land of Israel" == | ||
"Land" - that wanted to do its Creator's will. Israel - letters meaning "head for Me," which is G-d's wisdom. | "Land" - that wanted to do its Creator's will. Israel - letters meaning "head for Me," which is G-d's wisdom. | ||